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A revolutionary delivery system for people in need of bulk water, food, and other life essentials; WaterBrick's are unique water containers and food storage containers that can be re-used as building blocks for transitional shelter while eliminating plastic waste worldwide. Perfect for emergency preparedness and disaster relief situations. To see them in use, click here. |
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 News & Events 22MARWaterBricks were distributed to individual families in Port-au-Prince this week....read more 08APR[WBI, Orlando FL] - April 08, 2010 - WaterBrickŪ International announced today that it has...read more 17FEBWendell Adams, CEO and Founder of WaterBrick International, traveled to Haiti on February ...read more |
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| Properly storing water long term for emergency situations is vital. Improperly treated water can lead to high bacteria and algae levels that are potentially life-threatening. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): "You should have a least a three-day supply of water and you should store at least one gallon of water daily just for drinking. Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account..." | In 2009, WaterBrick International built a prototype house with WaterBricks near its headquarters in Orlando, Florida for research and development purposes. Four employees took approximately 12 hours to construct the building, using minimal tools and only on-site dirt to fill the WaterBricks. The house measures 12'x12'. It required approximately 500 WaterBricks. The WaterBricks were interlocked horizontally, and 3/4" PVC pipes, 14" long... | |||
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