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Updates from the world of water purification, sustainability, and global impact.
MFD Now Fully Compatible with Spectra Connect Systems
Connect your Spectra Connect Watermaker directly with Garmin, Navico/Simrad, and Raymarine MFDs, ensuring a unified and efficient operation from your MFD interface.
Introducing the NEW Aquifer 4000
The Aquifer 4000 is a high-volume desalination system designed to make 16 m³ per day (4,300 GPD) of drinking water from any water source including fresh, brackish and seawater.
HFD-PS40 Land Warfare: A New Tactical Water Solution
The Katadyn Group expands its line of tactical products with the new HFD PS40 Land Warfare Universal Watermaker.
Water Relief in La Gonave, Haiti
A solar-powered Spectra LB-20,000 Container watermaker was installed to support
the water-stressed community of Anse-à-Galets.
Lia Ditton Breaks Hawaii-SF Rowing Record
Spectra/Katadyn partner Lia Ditton has faced numerous challenges in her quest to row solo and unsupported from San Francisco to Hawaii.
Lia Ditton Attempts a Record Row from San Francisco to Hawaii
Ocean Rower and Licensed Captain Lia Ditton has begun her effort to challenge the record for rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii. Lia is no stranger to solo competition on the water, having rowed the Atlantic Ocean in 2005 and sailed in the Route du Rhum Single-Handed Yacht Race.
Aquifers in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
“It was still raining when our partners and gear arrived in the Bahamas. Water and power infrastructure were destroyed. Fresh water sources were contaminated with seawater and contaminated runoff. Salt contaminated wells and open seawater were the only viable water sources.” - John Wright, Katadyn Relief Solutions
Spectra is proud to partner with the GivePower Foundation in their efforts to bring fresh water to parts of the world that desperately need it. Our 20,000 Gallon Ship Container Watermaker runs on solar power to supply a remote Kenyan village with clean water.
Around the World - A Voyage by Sea
Ellen Massey Leonard and Seth Leonard are sailors, photographers and outdoor adventurers whose marriage began on a sailing trip around the world.
Boosting Desalination with the Sun in Kenya
At the Biliqo-Bulesa Community Conservancy in Kenya, Abdi and his crew of rangers protect elephants and other wildlife from poachers. In the past, it has been hard to get access to clean drinking water, but this situation is changing with solar-powered energy efficient desalination technology, abolishing the need to search hours away for bottled water.
Video: Introducing the Spectra Connect Controller to Remotely Monitor and Run Your Watermaker
Spectra will launch the Spectra Connect in October 2017 on the Spectra Newport and Farallon Series watermakers, allowing users to remotely connect to their watermaker to control, monitor, and make water via their phone, tablet, computer, or locally on the system’s touchscreen panel.
Sailors of Sea Mercy Respond to Cyclone Disaster in Fiji
When the remote islands of Fiji were devasted by a cyclone, aid organization Sea Mercy stepped in, making water for communities before government aid arrived.
Spectra Featured in "Solutions That Save Lives" 2017 Guide from AIDF
Thank you to the Aid & International Development Forum for recognizing Spectra Watermakers and Katadyn Group products in their "Solutions that Save Lives & Support Development" 2017 Guide.
Video: Water Purification for the Marine Corps
Spectra Watermakers, in partnership with Darley Defense, provides portable, lightweight solutions for purifying water from virtually any water source.
Disaster Response in Fiji: Fresh Water from a Desalination Barge after Cyclone Winston
Spectra Watermakers and NGO Sea Mercy provide clean, potable water via barge to isolated island communities.
Gaetano Mura's Solo Circumnavigation with PowerSurvivor 40E
We are proud to sponsor Italian sailor Gaetano Mura as he sails single-handedly non-stop, 25,000 nautical miles around the world.
Aquifer Produces Clean Water in Seconds
Video shows the Aquifer; a rugged, lightweight, portable desalination plant, in action.
7 Ways to Save Power on Your Boat
Whether you want to save your valuable solar or wind power or run your noisy generator less, optimize your power usage with a few simple changes.
Using a Watermaker in Cold Temperatures: Kotik in Antarctica
We get a lot of questions about the conditions that affect the performance of a watermaker. The top two conditions that can affect any watermaker are:
Video: Spectra and The Volvo Ocean Race
We love to see our watermakers in action. The Volvo Cup is one of the most extreme offshore races, clocking about 39,000 nautical miles across the globe.