projects
Water From Air for Pernambuco
Poço da Cruz, Pernambuco, Brazil
2023
Impact: 500 people
Project Type: Water Infrastructure and Empowerment
Funded by: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
In Pernambuco—one of Brazil’s driest regions—WATERisLIFE introduced an innovative solution using Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology. In partnership with WaterGen, a global leader in air-to-water systems, a unit was installed to extract drinking water directly from the air.
Following weeks of testing and community engagement, the system became fully operational, providing safe drinking water to approximately 500 people. This marked WATERisLIFE’s first AWG project, combining innovation with long-term sustainability. The Brazil team continues to provide training, monitoring, and support to ensure the community can manage and maintain the system effectively.
This initiative stands as a model for climate-adaptive technology and resilient community water access.