projects
Access to Safe Drinking Water on Combu Island
Combu Island, Belém, State of Pará, Brazil | 2024
Impact: 1,200 people
Project Type: Immediate Relief
Local Partners: Composta Belém, MAB Amazônia,
Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB)
Funded by: Projeto Saúde e Alegria, Florescer Brasil, Bloomberg
On Combu Island, an Amazonian community across from the city of Belém, WATERisLIFE implemented a safe water project to address the health risks of using heavily contaminated river water. In partnership with local organizations and funders, 300 household ultrafiltration bucket filters were distributed, directly benefiting 1,200 people.
