Solutions for First Nations and Indigenous Communities - Water and Wastewater
Clean water access is essential for the health and independence of Indigenous communities worldwide. Miranda Water provides sustainable water treatment in areas where infrastructure is limited, supporting long term community development and resource protection.
For generations, Indigenous communities have faced unsafe water conditions due to industrial pollution, outdated infrastructure, and environmental degradation. Miranda Water Technologies provides decentralized water treatment systems that restore local control and improve clean water access. Our solutions are built for remote regions, support environmental sustainability, and are simple to operate, enabling communities to manage their own water systems with confidence.
Residents of the Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario have lived under a boil water advisory since 1995, making it one of the longest standing water crises in Canadian history. For nearly 30 years, families have relied on bottled water and temporary measures to meet basic needs, compromising health, quality of life, and community morale.
Miranda’s Miracell® system treats wastewater at the community level to prevent further contamination of lakes and groundwater. Meanwhile, the R/OCell® system offers immediate, on site purification of nearby surface water sources. Together, these technologies can provide a sustainable, decentralized solution that restores water safety, reduces dependency on outside aid, and could empower this community to manage their own infrastructure. This approach could ensures Neskantaga and similar communities can reestablish control over their essential resources with dignity and resilience.
Across the Amazon, Indigenous groups are facing a worsening water crisis. Illegal gold mining, logging, and deforestation have introduced mercury and other toxins into the region’s rivers, while climate change is causing more severe droughts and unpredictable rainfall. Only 27.5 percent of Indigenous households in Brazil’s Amazon have access to safe drinking water. Communities are often forced to use polluted rivers and streams, placing families at high risk of disease and long term health impacts.
Miranda’s Atmocell® offers a revolutionary solution by producing clean water from humid air, making it ideal for tropical regions where traditional sources are compromised. R/OCell® complements this by purifying surface water contaminated by mining runoff and industrial waste. These compact and modular systems can be installed close to the point of use, empowering communities to take control of their water supply without needing centralized infrastructure.