About Us

Welcome to our store!

Where science meets storytelling

Born from the idea that awareness starts with curiosity, we shine a light on the microscopic nasties hiding in our water, from disease-causing pathogens to pollutants like lead, MIB, microplastics, and other things that can make you sick… or just make your water seem like it’s got clowns in it (tastes funny)!

And introducing you to our ever-watchful Detective Drop, always on a mission to investigate what’s really in your water. Look out for our ever-expanding Rogues Gallery and case files on Instagram, because you never know what might be lurking in your water.

  • Make water quality, understandable, memorable, and just a little bit gross.

Why we exist

By blending science education with playful storytelling, we aim to raise awareness without raising alarm. We want to equip teachers, students, researchers, and the everyday curious with tools that inform, spark conversation, and make invisible threats visible.

Behind the brand

Water’s Most Unwanted is a STEAM-powered initiative by the team at Risk Edge, where we blend science, technology, engineering, art, and maths to make water quality knowledge more accessible, creative, and fun! With decades of experience in environmental, public health, and incident response, the Risk Edge team knows what’s at stake and how often it gets overlooked.

This project was born from a desire to engage the public in a different way. Instead of drowning people in data, we bring the message to life through playful characters, bold design, and just enough weird to make it stick.

Trustworthy, not textbook

Our content is grounded in real science, backed by research, and reviewed by professionals in the field. We work with educators and experts to ensure every character and concept is both factual and age-appropriate, because accuracy matters, even when you’re having fun.

We’re not here to lecture. We’re here to make learning sticky.

Wear it. Share it. Start something

From tees and totes to mugs and caps, our product line turns each Unwanted character into a conversation starter, in the classroom, at the office, or on your morning coffee run. It’s science you can wear, carry, and show off proudly.

Whether you’re a science teacher, a parent, a public health advocate, or just someone who likes their facts with a side of flair, welcome!

Join the curious crowd navigating our not-so-clear waters.

Meet the
Rogue’s Gallery

These are the usual suspects. Get to know them, or better yet, wear them!