*Akualis, inspired by the Latin “Aqualis”, a common noun for a water jug
Together, let's map the drinking water points!
Akualis, the only application that lists drinking water points worldwide in real-time
*Akualis, inspired by the Latin “Aqualis”, a common noun for a water jug
Together, let's map the drinking water points!
The concept
Validated sources
Water points confirmed in real time by app contributors.
Easy access & location
One button to navigate directly to the source with a photo to find it easily.
Import your routes
Add a GPX file to display your route and locate water points along your way.
Track your contributions
Keep track of your additions and edits to help the community.
Our Mission
As the need to reduce plastic use becomes urgent and heatwaves become more frequent, locating drinking water points, in both urban and rural areas, is a major challenge. Akualis's mission is to identify and make all drinking water points accessible by mapping them, and to promote responsible consumption of this precious resource. Akualis is not just a location tool; it is a collaborative platform that invites everyone to discover and share unknown water points or to validate those already listed. Thus, the database is enriched in real-time, offering reliable and up-to-date access to drinking water sources. The intuitive and fun Akualis mobile application is more than just a tool; it's an adventure where each user becomes a water explorer. Together, let's shape a world where access to drinking water is within everyone's reach.
Observation #1
Who hasn't looked for a drinking water point to fill a water bottle, a baby bottle, or simply to quench their thirst? And who ended up buying a plastic water bottle, unaware that a fountain was likely just a few meters away?
Observation #2
Did you know that every year, 6.5 million tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean, and that plastic bottles are among the top 10 items of waste collected on beaches?
Observation #3
A true public health issue, the WHO declares that access to safe drinking water is a universal human right and asks states to facilitate access to public fountains.
IN FIGURES
25 million
plastic water bottles are consumed per day in France
75 %
of tourists buy plastic bottles during their stay
2 liters
of water as well as 42 L of gas, 100 ml of oil, and 80 g of coal are needed to produce a 1L plastic bottle
The team
Akualis is committed to serving the public interest, emphasizing transparency and collaboration.
At the origin of the project, a team of three founders share complementary skills and a common conviction that collective effort is essential to limit current environmental degradation.
Pauline brings communications expertise, business plan construction and strategic partnership development; Maxime ensures the technical relevance, optimisation and scalability of the Akualis platform; Jérémie is passionate about social entrepreneurship and contributes experience in managing complex technology projects, organisation, budgeting and planning to ensure the project's mission succeeds.
Testimonials
Thanks to Akualis, I can easily find water points when I go out with my parents and fill my bottle instead of using plastic.
On hikes, by bike, in the city, Akualis lets me refill my bottles and fully enjoy my sports outings.
Akualis is more than a handy app — it’s fun and serves the public interest.
Testimonials
Thanks to Akualis, I can easily find water points when I go out with my parents and fill my bottle instead of using plastic.
On hikes, by bike, in the city, Akualis lets me refill my bottles and fully enjoy my sports outings.
Akualis is more than a handy app — it’s fun and serves the public interest.
By downloading Akualis you’ll have the unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of a global map of drinking water points — identifying new sources and confirming the quality of already listed ones. You’ll benefit from this map when you need to refill your bottle, reducing your environmental impact!
