All we need is drinking water or iikatu

iikatu comes from the ii (water) and katu (good) in the indigenous language Nheengatu spoke by the Rio Negro, one of the biggest rivers in the Amazon.

iikatu is also a water purification system created to help people that live near rivers and lakes and, due to problems like lack of sanitation, do not have access to drinking water.

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Having a glass of water should be easy for everyone

The lack of drinking water impacts people's health and the environment making life extremely difficult in many ways.

Sick kids will have difficulty going to school and learning, diseases will impact the adults' productivity in any job, life expectancy, and economic and social development will be seriously compromised.

Solar-Powered

To operate the system and use LED lamps

Three Purifications Together

Electroflotation + Activated Carbon + UV light

Easy to Install

Approximately the size of an air-conditioner box

Smart and Simple

iikatu informs the moment to change the filters

Life all around

Lack of sanitation and clean water struggle the wildlife all around the globe, even in big rivers of Amazon and each day the risks are increasing.

Health

Having access to safe drinking water is an essential step to improving the quality of life of the people and putting hope in a better future.

Clean water

Even with water resources available in some places, many have no clean water to drink. Clean water helps to break the cycle of extreme poverty.

What can you do to help?

iikatu can make a big difference in thousands of communities worldwide, especially in partnership with organizations already working with the local people.

Helping communities access drinking water, you will also contribute to reaching Sustainable Goal #6, promoted by United Nations, a global initiative.

If you want to start to get involved, here are some ideas:

Learn more about the water crisis, problems, and solutions.

Judge critically and consider your opportunities to make a positive difference in many lives.

Act! Choose the right partnership to join forces and monitor the impact. It will be good for you too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

(Or why iikatu is great)

How many families can have purified water from one iikatu?

Depending on the use, until 20 people - around four to five families - can have safe water to drink using the basic equipment configuration. We are open to discussing adjustments based on some specific demands. Feel free to contact us.

Is iikatu a global solution or it is only for places like Amazon?

The water crisis is global. To scale the solution, we want to partner with local institutions and produce a local version of the equipment as much as possible.

How much water can iikatu purify?

10,000 liters per month (or 2,641 gallons). It is important to note that the capacity of any water filter system varies depending on many factors.

Are there other benefits in use iikatu?

iikatu provides purified water and also electricity to use with LED lamps or change cellphones.

What is the story behind iikatu?

In 2021, when our team was visiting Manaus, the State of Amazonas capital in Brazil, they found that even with all water available for people who live practically over the rivers, there was no drinking water available. Then, as scientists, we tried to figure out how to help, and after some studies and creative processes, we built the actual iikatu.

Who can be involved in this project?

Anyone can be part of the solution, people, NGOs, and companies. There is space to help in many ways. Let's talk!

What partnership model is offered by iikatu?

We are open to discussing each opportunity and do our best to make iikatu available to those who need it. Having said that, the main idea is:

Find community centers, NGOs, and governments that could commit to installing or assembling the equipment and share the initiative's impact.
Get support from donors or sponsors to make the project sustainable.