HIX-Nano™
Hybrid Ion Exchange nanotechnology engineered for the selective removal of inorganic contaminants from complex water sources—regenerable, reusable, and 70% more cost-effective than reverse osmosis. Deployed across 700+ systems serving 3 million+ people.
What is HIX?
HIX (Hybrid Ion Exchange) is a patented resin platform engineered for the selective removal of inorganic contaminants from complex water sources.
The technology combines zirconium-based adsorption with ion-exchange functionality to deliver high selectivity, long operational life, and regenerability under field conditions.
HIX resins are designed for deployment in public and institutional drinking water systems where reliability, durability, and regulatory compliance are critical.
What HIX Removes
HIX resins selectively remove contaminants commonly encountered in challenging water matrices, including groundwater and other complex source waters.
Certain process configurations also address sulfate and silica-related fouling challenges.
Why HIX is Different
Zirconium oxide nanoparticles provide high affinity for arsenic and fluoride relative to competing ions, enabling stable performance across variable source waters.
Selectivity
Patented HIX nanotech achieves 10x better arsenic and fluoride removal than conventional media. Maintains exceptional efficiency even in the presence of competing ions such as sulfate and phosphate—delivering consistent 99.9%+ contaminant removal across complex groundwater conditions.
Regenerability
HIX media is regenerated on-site, restoring full treatment capacity without replacement. This enables 5–10 year operational lifetimes and dramatically reduces costs compared to single-use filter systems.
Reduced Waste
Extended service life and regenerability reduce spent media disposal by 95% over the system lifecycle—lowering environmental impact and operational costs in resource-constrained environments.
The Three Rs
Drinkwell is built on circular economy principles—eliminating waste at every stage of the water treatment lifecycle.
Regenerate
HIX media is regenerated on-site every 6-12 months using a simple chemical process, restoring full treatment capacity. No replacement needed—just regenerate and continue operating.
Reuse
Our treatment media delivers 5–10 years of operational life through repeated regeneration cycles—eliminating the constant replacement cycle of conventional single-use filters.
Recycle
Water jugs and bottles from our distribution network are collected, cleaned, and returned to service—closing the loop and keeping plastic out of the environment.
How It Works
Contaminated Water
Groundwater contaminated with multiple toxins enters the system
HIX-Nano™ Treatment
Zirconium-based adsorption with ion-exchange removes contaminants at molecular level
Safe Water
Clean, purified water meeting WHO international safety standards
HIX vs Reverse Osmosis
Patented HIX nanotech resins achieve 10x better arsenic and fluoride removal while delivering dramatically lower costs and higher efficiency than conventional RO systems.
*Comparison using 1,000 Liter Per Hour capacity systems
Built for Real-World Conditions
Locally Sourced Materials
HIX relies entirely on locally sourced, stable, and non-hazardous metals—reducing supply chain risk and import dependencies.
Simple Operation
Single-stage operation by local labor with low service requirements—no specialized technicians needed for daily operation.
End-to-End Integration
Vertically integrated design reduces reliance on third parties while passing cost savings directly to customers and communities.
Rural Grid-Ready
Energy-efficient process (6x lower than RO) suited for rural, outage-prone regions with unreliable power infrastructure.
Proven Results
HIX-Nano™ Product Line
A complete family of regenerable treatment media engineered for selective contaminant removal across diverse water chemistries and operating environments.
Arsenic, Iron, Uranium
Primary treatment media for arsenic and iron removal in groundwater applications. Also effective for uranium in select water chemistries.
Data SheetFluoride
Specialized media for fluoride removal in endemic regions. Prevents skeletal and dental fluorosis through targeted ion exchange.
Data SheetHardness
Water softening media for reducing calcium and magnesium hardness, improving water quality and extending equipment life.
Request SpecsNitrate
Selective nitrate removal for agricultural runoff areas and regions with elevated groundwater nitrate contamination.
Request SpecsAmmonia
Ammonia removal media for wastewater and groundwater applications requiring nitrogen reduction.
Request SpecsIron Removal
Manganese-based media for iron removal, eliminating discoloration, metallic taste, and staining in drinking water.
Data SheetAll HIX media are regenerable and reusable, enabling extended service life and reduced lifecycle waste. Treatment media supplied to qualified utilities, EPCs, OEMs, and system integrators subject to technical qualification.
Request Resin Specifications →Case Studies
Real-world deployments demonstrating HIX performance across diverse water quality challenges.
Rural Arsenic Mitigation
Institutional Partner Deployment
Endemic Fluoride Zone
Public-Private Partnership
Urban Water ATM Network
Municipal Utility Integration
Selected Partners & Sponsors
System Platforms & Components
Configurable treatment platforms designed for diverse deployment contexts—from household filters to municipal-scale piped systems.
Modular Treatment Plants & Skids
Skid-mounted and modular platforms configurable across a wide range of capacities, used for both new deployments and system retrofits.
Hybrid RO (HIX-RO™) Systems
Integrated pretreatment and reverse osmosis platforms designed for higher recovery and lower reject volumes where TDS reduction is required.
Water ATMs & Dispensing Units
Automated drinking water dispensing systems with digital metering, RFID access control, and remote monitoring for transparent service delivery.
Household & Point-of-Use Systems
Gravity-based and non-electric treatment systems for households, schools, healthcare facilities, and emergency contexts.
Disinfection & Electrochemical Systems
Electro-chlorination and electro-coagulation systems for drinking water disinfection and specialized treatment applications.
System Retrofit & Upgrades
Treatment media, components, and technical support to upgrade underperforming systems—improving water quality without full replacement.
Our Services
Drinkwell delivers comprehensive drinking water services through operation and maintenance of decentralized and utility-integrated systems—ensuring continuous availability, consistent water quality, and affordability.
Operations & Maintenance
Day-to-day system operations ensuring continuous availability, system uptime, and safe water delivery—including routine inspections, preventive maintenance, operator supervision, and rapid response to service disruptions.
Water Quality Monitoring & Compliance
Regular water quality testing and monitoring in line with public authority standards. Monitoring protocols support consistent compliance, transparent reporting, and early identification of performance issues.
Utility Integration & Service Coordination
Coordination with municipal utilities to integrate systems into existing service frameworks—including alignment with utility operating procedures, tariff coordination, and support for oversight and reporting requirements.
System Rehabilitation & Performance Upgrades
Assessment and rehabilitation of existing drinking water systems to improve performance, extend service life, and address changing source water conditions—focusing on long-term sustainability over short-term fixes.
Community Engagement & Customer Service
Community engagement and customer service to ensure systems are trusted, understood, and used consistently. Local operators and technicians trained to respond to user concerns and maintain service continuity.
Public-Private Partnership Models
Structured private sector participation enabling service delivery while maintaining public oversight, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational continuity. Utilities retain tariff authority and public accountability.
Product Data Sheets
Download detailed technical specifications and product documentation for the HIX line of resins.
Third-Party Endorsements
HIX has been tested in both lab and real-world field environments with endorsement from leading research institutions and government bodies.
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