The IRIBA Tap & Drink Water ATM is a climate-smart kiosk system designed to provide safe drinking water in schools and communities. The system combines rainwater harvesting or treated municipal sources with advanced purification technology, including reverse osmosis and UV treatment. The purified water is dispensed through automated kiosks using reusable bottles and a card system for convenient access.

Each water ATM is cost-effective, with a 70% lower cost per liter compared to bottled water. The kiosks are operated by trained local youth under a franchise model, with 85% of operators being women. This approach not only provides employment opportunities but also ensures community ownership and sustainability. The system collects usage data and educates users about best practices for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

Widely adopted in Rwanda, DR Congo, and CAR, the IRIBA Tap & Drink Water ATM has served hundreds of thousands of users, empowering communities with reliable clean water access. By reducing plastic waste, enhancing health outcomes, and promoting climate adaptation through lower dependence on packaged water, this solution is a sustainable and impactful way to address water challenges.

• Cost-effective access to safe drinking water
• Combines rainwater harvesting and purification technology
• Automated kiosks with reusable bottles and card system
• Franchise model operated by trained local youth
• Collects usage data and provides WASH education
• Empowers communities with clean water access and reduces plastic waste
• Enhances health outcomes and promotes climate adaptation
• Turnkey services including design, installation, and maintenance
• Widely adopted in Rwanda, DR Congo, and CAR
• Community-owned and sustainable water management