Billion Bottle Project Information

The Billion Bottle Project is a non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio working to increase access to clean drinking water by enhancing the solar disinfection (SODIS) technique. SODIS works by using the power of the sun to destroy bacteria and viruses in drinking water. Numerous trials have proven that using SODIS reduces diarrheal disease, the second leading killer of children under 5. Even though SODIS is so effective that UNICEF and WHO have endorsed it, it's difficult for users to know how long to treat their water to ensure it's safe. With so many variations among unique communities around the world, a single set of SODIS guidelines simply can't be efficient for everyone. To modernize SODIS, BBP researchers are building the world's most accurate reusable SODIS sensor. Designed to be ultra-low-cost so that it is accessible to everyone, this technology eliminates all the variables, telling users exactly when their SODIS treatment is complete. By making SODIS easier to use, BBP is working towards a world where every family has a sustainable source of clean drinking water that protects them from waterborne disease.