PFAS Treatment for Laundromats and Carwashes with Affordable Water Purification with AquaDynamics' Andrew Condon

In this Interview, we meet E. Andrew Condon who is the Founder and CEO of Aquadynamics, a Water Purification Technology Startup based in New Hampshire. Aquadynamics is pioneering a unique water purification device that can make any water drinkable without the need for filters, membranes, or added chemicals.

ONE-LINER:

"Our mission is to provide a reliable, low-maintenance water purification system that works anywhere, under any conditions."

Pitch/Reverse Pitch:

Don’t miss Andrew’s Pitch for Aquadynamics and their groundbreaking water purification technology, which you can find on the video from [6:05] to [12:09].

Discussion:

After the pitch, we discuss:

• The development of Aquadynamics' patented water purification technology, which is based on vapor compression distillation and uses less than 1% of the energy of traditional boiling methods, making it as energy-efficient as reverse osmosis while removing all contaminants.
• The challenges Andrew faced while refining the technology, including simplifying the design to make it robust, reliable, and easy to maintain, especially in resource-limited settings.
• The initial market focus on commercial laundry and car wash industries, where water quality and recycling are critical, and how the system can scale from small tabletop units to large shipping container-sized systems for disaster relief.

Insights:

At [19:57], Andrew discusses the importance of addressing the "yuck factor" in water reuse and how Aquadynamics is working to change public perceptions by emphasizing that all water is recycled and the key is how well it’s cleaned.

Advice:

At [29:51], Andrew advises aspiring water entrepreneurs to build a prototype and network extensively, emphasizing that proving the concept and asking for help are crucial steps toward success in the water industry.