Pantanal Waters
— and made the water a path to transformation.
Once upon a time
A boy who loves the Pantanal
grew up in the city, but his connection with his grandfather's farm, near a small riverside community, has always been his greatest passion.
the reason for so much difficulty in obtaining clean drinking water
Invisible challenge
Although they lived in a water-rich region, like the Pantanal, the community faced contaminated or unsafe drinking water.
Look at the next one
Noticing the difficulties in obtaining clean water, Lorenzo dedicated himself to finding a practical solution for everyone.
Legacy that transforms
With determination, he rescued the filters created by his grandfather to replicate them in the riverside community, improving the local quality of life.
Location and situation
Cuiabá Mirim is located in the Pantanal - Barão de Melgaço, Brazil, and currently has a population of 450 people. The lack of treated water generates social impacts affecting the families in the community.
Our work
Partnerships that
Transform Lives
The Pantaneiras Waters believes that the partnership between society and businesses is essential to promote positive social and environmental impact. In partnership with companies committed to social responsibility, we develop campaigns that make a difference in the lives of Pantaneira communities.
Last year, we held the Thermal Bottle Donation Campaign with Bodytech Goiabeiras, one of the largest gym chains in Brazil, collecting bottles for riverside communities in the Pantanal. As an incentive, for each donation, we gave a soccer ball to the children, combining access to drinking water and encouragement for sports.
The collection point at the gym mobilized many people, and the delivery was emotional. Families received the bottles with gratitude, and the children had fun with the balls, showing how small gestures can transform lives. It was an incredible and inspiring experience!
In addition to the immediate impact, the campaign raised awareness about the importance of drinking water and sports in the development of children and young people. Seeing the joy on the faces of the families and the enthusiasm of the children playing reinforced our commitment to solidarity actions. This experience motivated us to continue creating initiatives that bring real change to these communities.
The Águas Pantaneiras believes that the spirit of solidarity transforms lives. Therefore, in partnership with companies committed to social responsibility, we carry out actions that bring more dignity and joy to the Pantaneira communities.
One of these initiatives is the Distribution of Panetones, a special campaign carried out during the Christmas season. With the fundamental support of Seara de Luz, we managed to bring not only a symbolic food of this time, but also the warmth and hope for a better future for many families.
The partnership with Seara de Luz was essential to expand the reach of this action, ensuring that more people could feel the magic of Christmas through a simple but powerful gesture of love and sharing.
How Your Company Can Participate
Fundraising campaigns
Mobilize collaborators and customers to donate essential items.
Support or build to collect essential products for donation to the community.
Financial and logistical support
Help to make our actions feasible and expand them through financial donation and logistical support.
Acquisition of water filter, through donations of construction materials or financial resources to enable the installation of the filter in the communities.
Disclosure and engagement
Use your network to give visibility to important causes.
Share with friends and family.
Static data from the community census
Cuiabá Mirim is located in the Pantanal - Barão de Melgaço, Brazil, and currently has a population of 450 people. The lack of treated water generates social impacts affecting the families in the community.
Average People per Family
5 people per family
Difficulties faced
Lack of potable water: 63.89%
✓ Health: 22.22%
✓ Transportation: 11.11%
✓ Food: 2.78%
Access to Treated Water
Do not have:
69.44%
Health
Good:
55.56%
✓ Health issues: 44.44%
Occupations/Means of Livelihood
Fisherman:
47.22%
✓ Bolsa Família: 27.78%
✓ Retired: 8.33%
The current artesian well
The water from the artesian well is rich in essential minerals, helps with hydration, and aids digestion. However, excessive intake of minerals poses serious health risks, especially in the wells of Cuiaba Mirim where the minerals are overly concentrated.
The river water is not used because it is infected with pollution and sewage, which mainly comes from cities like Rosário, Cuiabá, Santo Antônio, and Barão de Melgaço, and flows down the river, contaminating its waters and making them unsuitable for consumption.
Iron
Iron is essential for the human body, but excess iron can be toxic and cause diarrhea, vomiting, and damage to the digestive tract. Long-term consumption can trigger cirrhosis, liver cancer, diabetes, heart problems, and a long list of health issues.
Manganese
High levels of manganese in water can cause long-term health problems. Manganese can affect the taste and smell of water and cause dark stains on clothing and household items. At high concentrations, it can cause psychological and behavioral issues, especially in children…
How the filter works
STEP 1
Grouping
STEP 2
Guidance
STAGE 3
Reservoir
