VVater Unveils Water Innovation Lab to Accelerate R&D and Strengthen Industry Leadership
Dr. Tayler Hedtke to lead VVater’s new research lab, advancing the next generation of water treatment solutions.
VVater, a next-generation water technology company revolutionising water treatment through its innovative Farady Reactors, announced the launch of The VVater Research Institute (VRI) VVater’s state-of-the-art research and development laboratory. This key milestone will enhance the company’s ability to innovate, refine, and scale its breakthrough water treatment technology.
The VVater Research Institute in Austin provides the company with dedicated resources for rapid internal testing, accelerated R&D cycles, and immediate analytical capabilities. This empowers VVater to expedite technology advancements and customer solution validation. While VVater will continue to utilise accredited, independent laboratories for third-party validation of results, the VRI dramatically shortens the internal feedback loop for optimizing its proprietary, award-winning Farady Reactor technology for diverse customer needs.
This lab is a critical investment in VVater’s future and a powerful engine for innovation.
Kevin Gast, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of VVater
“Having these advanced capabilities allows us to accelerate our R&D at an unprecedented pace, generate deeper technical insights and provide clients with rapid, tailored analysis for their specific water challenges in real-time. We are solidifying our position as the leader in sustainable water treatment, and this research facility will drive the next phase of our company’s growth and our mission to provide Clean Water for Humankind,” added Gast.
Beyond R&D acceleration, the lab will redefine how VVater engages with potential customers. Instead of waiting weeks for third-party lab results, customers can now send water samples directly to VVater. There, they will receive immediate insights on contamination levels and see, in real time, how VVater’s technology can solve their most pressing water treatment concerns.
The lab will be spearheaded by Dr. Tayler Hedtke, a globally recognised expert in advanced water treatment techniques. Dr. Hedtke, who spent five years at Yale University specialising in electrode disinfection, oxidative purification and materials design, brings unparalleled expertise in advancing electrically driven water treatment technologies.
This facility represents a significant step forward, centralising and enhancing our advanced research capabilities to push the boundaries of water purification.
Dr. Tayler Hedtke, VVater’s Research Engineer
“This allows us to iterate our designs faster and rapidly refine configurations based on direct analysis of real-world customer samples. We can continue developing world-class technologies that eliminate contaminants at a molecular level using advanced electro-chemical techniques,” commented Dr Hedtke.
VVater’s Farady Reactor technology has already made headlines for its disruptive, chemical-free approach to water treatment, recently earning the CES 2025 Best of Innovation Award. The opening of the VVater Research Institute further cements the company’s status as an industry leader, offering scalable, efficient, and sustainable water treatment solutions for commercial, municipal, and residential applications.
About VVater LLC
VVater is a US-based, next-generation water treatment company that aims to provide Water for Humankind with a cornerstone of sustainability and a promise of a better, healthier tomorrow—servicing various industries and markets around the world.