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Water Contamination in the U.S. Is Growing and Altitude Water has the Solution

Millions of Americans are exposed to PFAS, lead, and other contaminants in tap water. Discover how Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) deliver pure, on-demand water by extracting it from the air—no filters, no bottles, no contamination.

The Growing Threat of Water Contamination in the U.S.

 

Clean water in the United States isn’t as guaranteed as many think. A staggering 26 million Americans are currently exposed to dangerous levels of PFAS—so-called “forever chemicals”—in their drinking water (The Guardian, NRDC). Even more alarming, recent EPA data shows that 158 million people may now be drinking PFAS-contaminated water (EWG).

PFAS are widespread, especially in communities near industrial zones, airports, or military bases, where firefighting foam use has heavily contaminated local water supplies (The Guardian, Harvard Chan School of Public Health). These chemicals have been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other serious health issues (Harvard Chan School of Public Health, The Guardian).

Meanwhile, infrastructure failures continue affecting residents in mobile home parks. A recent Associated Press review reported that nearly 70% of U.S. mobile home parks violated federal drinking water standards in the past five years, leaving families vulnerable to contamination (AP News).

Bottled Water & Filtration Systems: Band-Aids, Not Fixes

 

While many households depend on bottled water or home filtration systems, these are temporary solutions—and often expensive ones.

  • Bottled water contributes massively to pollution, with millions of plastic containers generated daily.
  • Home filters, including carbon and reverse osmosis systems, can reduce contaminants but still rely on potentially compromised supply sources and require frequent maintenance.

These options don’t address the root problem—and still may leave toxic chemicals like PFAS unchecked.

Why Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) Are a Smarter Choice

 

Atmospheric Water Generators offer a revolutionary, contamination-free alternative by pulling moisture directly from air and converting it into potable water that meets or exceeds EPA and WHO drinking-water standards.

Key Advantages:

  • Bypass polluted systems: AWGs are independent of aging pipes, wells, or municipal supply.
  • On-demand clean water: Produced at the point of use—ideal for homes, businesses, schools.
  • Eco-friendly solution: No plastic, no drilling, minimal environmental footprint.
  • Emergency-ready: Ideal during natural disasters when infrastructure fails.

For U.S. families navigating contamination concerns—from PFAS to aging lead pipes—the ability to generate clean, reliable water is more than convenient—it’s essential.

Real U.S. Examples of Water Contamination

 

  • Flint, Michigan: After decades of poisoning through lead-contaminated water, $100 million in federal and local funding was authorized to replace nearly 11,000 lead service lines (The Washington Post).
  • PFAS contamination nationwide: Nearly half of U.S. tap water supplies tested in one study contained PFAS (CNN, PBS).
  • Military base water pollution: New Mexico residents near Cannon Air Force Base showed blood PFAS levels up to 10 times those in unaffected populations (The Guardian).

These widespread contamination events, across towns, military zones, and marginalized communities, illustrate why households, businesses, and institutions need resilient water solutions like AWGs.

 

AWGs Empower Clean Water Independence

 

With water contamination risks growing from PFAS to outdated infrastructure relying solely on bottled water or filtration means treating symptoms, not the cause. Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) offer a forward-looking, safe, and resilient solution.

Whether you’re a homeowner, caretaker of a school or hospital, or a business leader focused on sustainability AWGs give reliable access to clean drinking water by harnessing the most reliable water source of all: the air.

Empower your home, business, or community. Discover how Atmospheric Water Generators can safeguard your water supply today.

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How Altitude Water Can Help During a Tsunami

How Altitude Water Saves Lives During a Tsunami

How Altitude Water Can Help During a Tsunami

 

When a tsunami strikes, it brings a devastating mix of destruction, flooding, and chaos. Clean drinking water becomes one of the first and most critical resources to disappear. Flooded freshwater systems, ruptured pipelines, and contaminated supplies can leave survivors stranded without access to safe water for days, if not weeks.

This is where Altitude Water’s Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) can be a lifesaving solution.

Why Clean Water Becomes Scarce After a Tsunami

 

Following a tsunami, coastal areas are overwhelmed by saltwater from the ocean. This not only floods homes and infrastructure but contaminates freshwater sources with salt, sewage, chemicals, and debris. Traditional emergency water distribution, like bottled water or trucked-in tanks, is often delayed due to:

  • Collapsed roads and bridges

  • Disrupted supply chains

  • Damaged airports and seaports

  • Limited access to remote islands or coastal villages

In such scenarios, self-sustaining, on-site solutions like Atmospheric Water Generators can be the difference between crisis and resilience.

What Is an Atmospheric Water Generator?

 

An Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) is a device that pulls humidity from the air and condenses it into clean, potable drinking water. No rivers, wells, or plumbing required.

Altitude Water’s AWGs are designed to operate off-grid, powered by solar, wind, or fuel-based generators, making them ideal for post-tsunami zones where infrastructure is destroyed or unreliable.

💧 “A tsunami can destroy everything—but not the air. AWGs use the air’s humidity to regenerate a sustainable water supply, even in the worst-hit areas.” — Red Cross Disaster Response Guidelines

5 Ways Altitude Water Generators Help After a Tsunami

 

1. Rapid Deployment in Disaster Zones

Altitude Water’s systems are mobile and modular. They can be deployed via helicopters, ships, or all-terrain vehicles. As soon as they’re plugged into a power source and exposed to air, they begin generating water, within hours, not days.

2. Safe, Contaminant-Free Water

Unlike flooded or damaged water sources, AWGs condense pure H₂O directly from the atmosphere. Every drop passes through multistage filtration and UV purification, ensuring safe drinking water that meets or exceeds WHO and EPA standards.

🔗 Learn more about WHO’s Emergency Drinking Water Standards

3. No Dependency on Damaged Infrastructure

With AWGs, communities don’t need working water pipes, wells, or municipal systems. As long as there’s humidity in the air, there’s water to drink.

This is especially crucial in tropical coastal regions (like Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, or the Caribbean), where ambient humidity remains high even after tsunamis.

4. Zero Waste, Zero Plastic

Emergency relief efforts often result in tons of plastic waste from bottled water. Altitude Water’s systems provide a sustainable alternative, eliminating the need for plastic packaging and the environmental impact of transporting water.

🌍 “Plastic bottles are a short-term fix with a long-term problem. AWGs are a circular solution.” — UNEP: Plastic Waste During Disasters

5. Scalable for Entire Communities

From small portable units producing 10–20 gallons/day to industrial-scale systems producing hundreds or thousands of gallons, Altitude Water solutions can scale to meet the needs of families, field hospitals, or entire shelters.

 

Real-World Impact: Could AWGs Have Helped in Past Tsunamis?

 

During the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, over 1.7 million people were displaced across 14 countries. Relief agencies struggled for weeks to deliver clean water. In some remote areas, it took over 10 days to get drinkable water to survivors.

With Atmospheric Water Generators in place, the response time could have been dramatically reduced, saving lives and preventing outbreaks of cholera, dysentery, and dehydration-related deaths.

Partner With Altitude Water for Resilient Disaster Relief

 

At Altitude Water, we believe every disaster relief container, emergency trailer, and coastal community should be equipped with at least one AWG. The technology exists. The cost is lower than ever. And the impact is undeniable.

Whether you’re a government agency, NGO, or humanitarian organization, partnering with Altitude Water means empowering communities to survive and recover faster.

🔗 Contact us today to learn more about our tsunami-response water systems

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Why Isn’t Altitude Water in Your Hurricane Toolbox?

Why Isn’t Altitude Water in Your Hurricane Toolbox?

What’s in your hurricane toolbox? The store shelves are empty. Your bathtub holds maybe three days of questionable water. You’re hauling cases of bottled water while neighbors board up windows and secure outdoor furniture.

This scenario plays out every hurricane season across coastal communities. Traditional water preparation methods create more stress than security.

The T12 Atmospheric Water Generator changes this entire equation. Instead of racing against time and competing with neighbors for limited supplies, you generate fresh drinking water directly from the air around you.

The Problem With Traditional Hurricane Water Prep

 

Most families rely on three flawed strategies when storms approach. First, they rush to stores hoping to find bottled water before shelves empty. Second, they fill bathtubs and containers with tap water that may become contaminated. Third, they haul heavy cases of water while managing countless other storm preparations.

Each approach creates unnecessary stress and often fails when you need it most. Store supplies disappear within hours of storm warnings. Stored tap water can develop bacteria or become contaminated if municipal systems fail. Heavy lifting during already exhausting preparation adds physical strain.

The psychological toll matters too. Uncertainty about water access creates anxiety that compounds other storm-related stress. Families worry whether they have enough, whether stored water will stay safe, and what happens if the storm lasts longer than expected.

How Atmospheric Water Generation Works

 

The T12 pulls moisture from ambient air and transforms it into pure drinking water. This process works independently of municipal water systems, wells, or bottled water supply chains.

The technology operates efficiently in typical humidity conditions found in hurricane-prone regions. Even when storms disrupt traditional infrastructure, the T12 continues producing clean water as long as power is available.

Pairing the system with a NUE solar generator creates complete independence from the electrical grid. This combination provides both clean water and portable power during extended outages.

Three Phases of Water Security

 

The T12 delivers benefits before, during, and after hurricane events. Pre-storm preparation becomes simpler because you’re not dependent on store inventory or storage limitations. You can focus on other critical preparations while knowing water needs are covered.

During the storm, the system continues generating fresh water even if municipal supplies become contaminated or unavailable. This reliability provides peace of mind when infrastructure fails.

Post-storm recovery improves dramatically when you have consistent access to clean water. You can also help neighbors who may be struggling with contaminated or limited supplies.

Beyond Emergency Preparedness

 

The T12 serves as more than seasonal storm equipment. Year-round benefits include reduced dependence on bottled water, lower long-term costs, and improved household sustainability.

This positions the investment as practical infrastructure rather than emergency-only equipment. The system pays dividends through daily use while providing security during crisis situations.

Communities with multiple T12 units create informal water security networks. When storms impact broader areas, these distributed systems provide resilience that centralized infrastructure cannot match.

Your hurricane toolbox needs reliable water generation, not just water storage. The T12 Atmospheric Water Generator transforms preparation from stressful scrambling into confident readiness.

Get your T12 Atmospheric Water Generator here

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A Storm of Innovation: Altitude Water’s Latest Developments

Wow!!! It’s been a while.  With the hurricane season upon us and the growth of Altitude Water we believe this is a perfect title. We also encourage you to go over your hurricane checklist now and make sure you are prepared.  If you would like to completely take water off your too do list in case of a hurricane- contact us about acquiring a T12.

You may be asking, “with all the good things that were happening at the end of 2024 and the projects being completed why has Altitude not posted an update since January?”

While we have stayed active on social media, we have not released any blogs or formal updates.

With our recent successes:

  • Two Disaster Relief Trailers built operating in Maui.
  • Altitude’s New State-of-the-art solar Disaster Relief ‘s successful operation in Florida and Asheville Disaster Relief.
  • We completed the Maka project in October and had the ribbon cutting at the end of 2024. The Hub is producing 1,000 liters/day for Maka village.

Altitude had to prepare for the global implementation of its product line.  We also identified certain areas of the Water Industry that our ozone purification process solved, and we wanted to offer those products as a complete solution.

For example, as 2024 was coming to an end in Asheville NC, the water the disaster relief trailer could make was decreasing.  With the colder temperatures and lower humidity, the water making aspect of the trailer was not effective; however, the purification and electrical components of the trailer still made it useful to Grassroots Aid Partnership.  The trailer went from the operational hub in downtown Asheville at the firehouse to local missions providing electricity and purified water to isolated locations. They also recharged solar generators in remote locations off the Trailer’s battery bank.  It was a movable 60 kWh energy source.

As we witnessed this need, we immediately began the R&D on an ozone purification system that we could integrate into the trailer to purify existing contaminated water.  Alvaro immediately began the process to modify the existing ozone purification system as a stand-alone product. Additionally, this product was integrated into the rainwater capture system we were installing on our Water Hubs.

Start to Run or Run to Plan

It is the decisions made during these critical times where the trajectory of the growth of a company is determined.  Here are our choices:

  • Do we take the momentum that we created, the successful implementation of our technology and ramp up production and begin full blown production and marketing?
  • Do we focus solely on the AWG business and products we have been developing for the past 17 years, or do we add products to our portfolio?
  • Do we have the resources available– capital and staff to meet the demands of high growth over multi platforms?
  • Do we have the funding available to market new products currently?

Breathe. Evaluate. Pray. Repeat.

After intense evaluation, we decided as a team to strengthen our company’s foundation before entering the next stage of growth.  We made this decision based upon the following factors:

  1. We had just purchased Altitude in June 2023 and needed to evaluate our supply chain and make improvements to the machines based upon the data we received from our customers.
  2. We completed the third version of our state-of-the-art Disaster Relief Trailer and wanted to evaluate the operation in the field and finalize the options we will include in the trailer.
  3. We just completed the Water Hub in Maka Cameroon and wanted to evaluate the operations in Maka before moving forward with other projects to make sure we had all of the areas covered.
  4. While our staff has accomplished great things by achieving these on time and on budget, we are understaffed. Corporate procedures, accounting, and corporate governance needs work.

As you know, Altitude is founded on Christian values. We do value the wisdom of Scripture when making decisions (we of course do not make judgements on those who don’t share these same beliefs but instead hope our actions show our commitment to these values will make people curious about our beliefs but we understand that everyone has a right to make their own spiritual or religious choices and respect that).

One of the Scriptures I received was from Luke 14:28 where Jesus states, “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— “

While my business acumen pushed us to take advantage of this great publicity and proceed full bore with manufacturing, marketing, and sales, my experience in building companies told me to evaluate.

You’ve heard me say this before- “Small emerging growth technology companies lack two important things- capital and people.  Altitude Water is no different.  We accomplished numerous manufacturing goals, but still have administrative and capital needs to meet our growth and to get us on a financial footing to keep the production line operating and realize economics of scale to bring lower prices for the consumer while keeping a margin that allows us to grow and help communities in need.

Altitude Water will provide another update next week with what we have accomplished in these last 6 months during our quiet period but will preview that blog with a brief outline of what’s coming.

1. Closed on bridge financing to fund the next run of T12s (100 units), T100s (5 units), and T200s.

2. Completed financials for 2023 and 2024, as well as preparing a 506 (c) capital fund raise available to accredited investors to support the next stage of growth.

3. Hired teams to implement the following sales programs-

4. T12 Rental program in Dade, Broward and Palm Counties

5. Disaster Relief Trailer marketing program to Fortune 1000 Companies

6. Marketing for Distributors

7. Working on implementing AWG technology into the Yachting Industry through one of our new Distributors M2 Holistic studios as well as whole house systems.

8. Marketing the new ozone purification products- the large (1,500 gallons/day) and small ozone purification box (50 gallons/day).

9. Coordinate the national and local charities we work with and devise programs to solve generational issues and meet community needs. We have taken this time to develop a plan and a comprehensive strategy for nonprofit and for-profit companies working together to meet the needs of our community. If anyone has been paying attention to how we currently deal with Disasters is changing (look what’s happening to FEMA) and we look to fill that void with our partners whose focus is disaster relief.

10. We work with the following international charities:

Aquavera

Noah’s Arc

L’Oreal Women Sustainability Fund

Grassroots Aid Partnership

Jean Felicien Gacha

  • We have begun working on other projects and programs with the very high profile and well-known charities. Please keep in touch to see the projects we are discussing as we will be announcing them shortly. There are some life-changing projects on the table and funded that we are in the process of finalizing.
  • We work with numerous local charities and organizations as well and Altitude will be focusing on South Florida market to develop a bee-hive program similar to what Footprint developed in New Orleans:

1. Mission Possible

2. Kindness Matters

3. Good Vibrations Music Company- one of our new distributors and manufacturers of the Made in the USA Frequency Bed and Water/Floating/Frequency healing.

4. Maui Church of Christ

5.  Fixx- Working with Bruce Soscia, Sr.

6. Planet Plasticless- focused on removing plastic from waterways- based in Miami.

7. Barefoot Republic Camp- camp on Amy Grant Farm.

Met with Amy Grant during her November concert in Fort Lauderdale (thank you Amy for the tickets and backstage passes for the team) and have numerous new initiatives moving forward. We will be at the farm in Nashville on August 1st to expand the capabilities of her water hub and hopefully celebrate another project starting- stay tuned.

Water bottling- While the Disaster Relief Trailer was a vision from 15 years ago, we also believe bottled water, made from the air, in glass bottles is a superior model for consumer and environment. We are currently negotiating with other potential partners so please stay tuned for announcements.

We are in negotiations with a large conglomerate with international water relationships and businesses in strategic countries that lack access to safe drinking water. The potential for joining forces and creating numerous different products to meet water needs is exciting and developing.  I personally knew this group as they developed and patented the first-generation AWG back when I started in the industry.  My father and I were distributors for those products back in 2007. This would create a world leader in the AWG industry- something it needs as the technology is accepted as a solution for water issues.

We hope you enjoyed our update and are as excited about the future of Altitude Water as we are.  After a brief break during our planning stage, we have re-engaged Transmedia to handle our PR and get our message and programs to the public.  We look to develop a strong water tribe in South Florida and use that model around the world.

Stay hydrated my friends……..

 

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Water from Air Explained: How Atmospheric Water Generators Work

Imagine drinking water that never touched the ground.
Thanks to modern technology, that’s now a reality with Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) — machines that make water from air.

In this post, we’ll explore how these powerful devices work, the science behind them, and why they’re rapidly becoming the future of clean, sustainable drinking water.

What Is an Atmospheric Water Generator?

 

An Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) is a device that extracts moisture from ambient air and turns it into pure, drinkable water. It does this by condensing the humidity present in the atmosphere — much like how dew forms on grass in the early morning.

AWGs are a game-changer for:

  • Homes in drought-prone areas
  • Off-grid and emergency survival
  • Hotels, schools, and commercial buildings
  • Regions with contaminated or unreliable water sources

How Does It Work? (The Science, Simply Explained)

 

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how an AWG creates water from air:

1. Air Intake

The machine pulls in ambient air through a high-efficiency air filter, removing dust and particles.

2. Condensation

Inside the unit, a cooling system chills the air to its dew point — the temperature at which water vapor turns into liquid. This is the same principle behind water droplets forming on a cold glass.

3. Collection

The condensed water drips into a collection tank, similar to how your air conditioner removes moisture — but this time, it’s purified for drinking.

4. Purification

Before reaching your glass, the water is passed through:

Multi-stage filtration

UV sterilization

Mineralization (optional) for better taste and health

5. Storage or Dispensing

Clean water is stored in a sealed internal tank and can be accessed like a regular water dispenser — hot or cold.

Why Is This Technology So Important?

 

✅ 1. No Pipes, No Wells

AWGs don’t rely on plumbing, wells, or bottled deliveries. They’re standalone systems — just plug them in.

✅ 2. Environmentally Friendly

Reduces plastic waste from bottled water

No groundwater depletion

No chemical contamination

✅ 3. Reliable in Emergencies

When floods, contamination, or infrastructure failures hit, AWGs can still provide a consistent source of water.

How Much Water Can You Get from Air?

That depends on:

  • Humidity: More moisture = more water production
  • Temperature: Warm climates help
  • Machine size: Home units vs. industrial-scale AWGs

For example, Altitude Water’s AWGs can produce up to 10–30+ liters of water per day, depending on the model and environment.

Is Water from Air Safe to Drink?

 

Yes — in fact, it’s often safer than tap water.

Because AWGs bypass old plumbing, underground pipes, and contaminants, and because they include UV sterilization and filtration, the resulting water is:

  • Free of bacteria
  • Free of heavy metals
  • Free of PFAS and chlorine

Who Uses Atmospheric Water Generators?

 

  • Homes & apartments: For clean daily drinking water
  • Off-grid cabins and RVs
  • Disaster relief agencies and NGOs
  • Schools & hospitals in remote or underserved areas
  • Luxury hotels offering eco-luxury amenities

Altitude Water: Pure Drinking Water, Anywhere

 

At Altitude Water, we’re on a mission to make clean water accessible to all — using the air around us.

With state-of-the-art technology, energy efficiency, and elegant designs, our AWGs are trusted by families, communities, and organizations around the world.

👉 Explore Our Atmospheric Water Generators
👉 Request a Quote or Demo Today

FAQs

 

❓How much energy does an AWG use?

AWGs typically use about 200–300 watts per liter produced. Models vary in efficiency, but solar-compatible options are available.

❓Do they work in dry climates?

AWGs work best in humid environments (above 30% RH), but some newer models can still extract water in dry regions using desiccant-based technology.

❓Is the water mineralized?

 

Most units offer optional mineralization filters for taste and health. Pure H₂O is also available for medical or specialty use.

Final Thoughts

 

Atmospheric water generators aren’t just futuristic tech — they’re here, they work, and they can change lives.

In a world where clean water is increasingly scarce, pulling water from the air might just be the most sustainable solution we have.

✅ Ready to Drink Water from Air?
Visit Altitude Water and see how you can own a machine that makes clean water — anytime, anywhere.

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention: The Story Behind Altitude Water’s Disaster Relief Innovations

Disaster Relief Trailer by Altitude Water
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Necessity is the Mother of Invention: The Story Behind Altitude Water’s Disaster Relief Innovations

 

At Altitude Water, we pride ourselves on constantly evolving to meet the challenges we face in disaster relief and beyond. This is the story of how necessity and hands-on experience inspired the design of our current Disaster Relief Trailer and two innovative new products.

 

Centralizing Our Progress

 

In 2025, one of our primary goals is to consolidate our media into a single, accessible location. While working on this project, I rediscovered videos that capture Altitude Water’s journey. These clips vividly showcase how we operate, why we lead in the air-to-water industry, and how we’ve expanded into water purification. They also illustrate the lessons we’ve learned from being on the ground during disasters.

 

Listening and Learning on the Ground

 

You’ve heard the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Nowhere is this more evident than in our disaster relief work. Over the years, we’ve learned that the best way to understand the needs of disaster-affected communities is by actively listening to residents and first responders.

 

During our time in Maui helping with wildfire recovery, the Altitude team not only built a Disaster Relief Trailer for Noah’s Arc but also:

  1. Attended FEMA meetings to hear community concerns.
  2. Built solar arrays to support the local power grid.
  3. Installed reverse osmosis systems to deliver clean water.
  4. Distributed Brita water filters to those in need.
  5. Participated in disaster response workshops.

 

While it’s easy to focus on immediate relief, each disaster offers a unique opportunity to learn and improve. Whether it’s attending late-night community meetings or troubleshooting on the fly, we see every challenge as a chance to refine our approach. We know the team would rather get some sleep after a long day working on relief but we also knew we could learn a lot listening to different perspectives.

 

Adapting Through Experience

 

Each disaster presents its own complexities, and every interaction adds to our understanding. For instance, during the Hurricane Helene response and subsequent deployments in both Florida and North Carolina, we realized two critical factors:

  1. Communication is essential. Reliable internet connectivity can make or break relief efforts.
  2. Communities need more than just pure drinking water. Large quantities of water for cleaning, cooking, and hygiene are equally critical.

 

Innovating Through Collaboration

In January 2024, during our third trip to assist with the Maui wildfires, we attended a solar conference in Waikiki hosted by our partner, Footprint Project. This workshop was transformative. It brought together first responders, residents, and nonprofits to evaluate disaster response strategies, prompting us to reimagine our Disaster Relief Trailers.

 

This post highlights Altitude Water’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and community impact. Together, we can meet the challenges of tomorrow. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and evolve.

 

The feedback and insights gathered during the workshop, combined with our hands-on experience, led to two significant upgrades for our trailers:

1.Enhanced Communication Capabilities: We added Starlink satellite connectivity to provide reliable internet access, simplifying communication without incurring unnecessary costs.

2.Advanced Water Purification Systems: Recognizing the need for water beyond drinking, we developed a new ozone purification system. This addition allows our trailers to purify external water sources for uses like showering, cleaning, and cooking.

 

These upgrades debuted in our South Florida Disaster Relief Trailer in April 2024 and have since set a new standard for our disaster response.

 

Expanding Our Vision

 

The lessons learned and innovations developed during these deployments have propelled us beyond being solely an air-to-water company. Today, Altitude Water is a diversified water solutions provider, meeting the varied needs of communities in crisis.

As we reflect on the journey that led to these advancements, it’s clear that looking back has been essential to moving forward. Each disaster, every meeting, and all the stories shared have shaped who we are—and who we strive to become.

 

A Future of Innovation

 

Our commitment to innovation doesn’t stop here. The two new products inspired by these efforts are nearly ready for market. They represent our dedication to evolving alongside the challenges we face and ensuring we’re always ready to serve communities in need.

At Altitude Water, necessity isn’t just the mother of invention—it’s the foundation of our mission to provide clean, safe water wherever it’s needed most.

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What a long strange trip it’s been

Waterhub in Maka, Cameroon

Been a long time since I last blogged.  What a year it’s been- so much accomplished yet so much to do.

Accomplishments-

1. Developed the state-of-the-art Disaster Relief Trailer and tested it during Hurricane Helene.

2. Developed 2 new purification boxes using our patented ozone purification system.

    1. One larger commercial scale for Disaster Relief Trailers and rainwater capture. 1,500 gallons/day
    2. One for personal recreational use- boats and RVs.

3. Completed Stage 1 of Cameroon Maka project and got all systems operational-

    1. Purification of rainwater
    2. Purification of rainwater
    3. Hooked up the first T200 to solar and prove technology. T200 making 44 liters/hour during dry season.
    4. Opened a learning center and water distribution center.

 

4. Integrated new suppliers, including new metal fabricator that enable quick expansion.

5. Completed Amy Grant project cleaning well water from the sulfur.

6. Completed water distribution for Tierra Bomba School in Colombia.  We are now making 45 gallons/day.

Tierra Bomba School in Colombia

7 . Developed new high Alkaline filter system to get 10 ph from T12

8. Opened 2 new markets- Colombia and Costa Rica.

9. Still have two Disaster Relief trailers operating on Maui providing water for homeless and relief workers.

10. Filmed our first made for TV (Discovery Channel) story on the Fish Guyz- Lures to Legends as well as NBC and Fox news stories.

11. COO Voted top 100 Innovator and Entrepreneur by Top 100 Magazine (OK technically that was released on Jan 1 but we knew beforehand and found out he will be on the cover).

OK This list goes to 11.  “Why don’t you make 10 Louder?”  But this list goes to 11  (I regress to my Spinal Tap days in college- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc Our lists go to 11)

And while we might not have blogged, we had numerous articles posted on us and numerous podcasts that were released

Articles and Podcasts

Authority Magazine Interview:

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/social-impact-heroes-helping-our-planet-why-how-jeff-szur-of-altitude-water-is-helping-to-change-f39ff190e7f9

VoyageTampa Interview:

https://voyagetampa.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-jeff-szur

Getting Ecological Interview:

https://gettingecological.com/interviews/qa-with-jeff-szur-chief-operations-officer-of-altitude-water/

NewsPronto Article:

https://www.newspronto.com/news/116522-team-work-makes-the-dream-work-how-florida-s-altitude-water-is-setting-new-standards-for-water-technology

Savoir Faire Interview and Article:

https://www.savfaire.com/post/jeff-szur-brings-innovation-and-sustainability-to-clean-water-access

https://www.savfaire.com/podcast/episode/1b6a3c80/episode-46-interview-with-jeff-szur

Ticker News:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bk1SbeJ4qo

Your Life Your Legacy Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wat_dXh8Cek

Life by the Page Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qAkSxPUjxkY

The Covert Code Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVBS5DwCvk

The Jiggy Jaguar Show with Zappy

https://jiggyjaguar.com/altitude-water-www-altdwater-com-and-mind-army-are-teaming-up-to-showcase-altitude-waters-groundbreaking-solar-powered-disaster-relief-trailer-drt/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHNENtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHY8QUpePOX6OT1ZUyXCpcs_fJ21EgJAC9-aU2HPQQtwvBK_SjQacpwGruQ_aem_u1LVdiMsaQbtrwaKumnzjQ

The Had to Be There Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/37ULlnwTETIrBBoSblIL3M

Trip to Colombia: https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2024/09/altitude-water-coo-jeff-szur-returns-from-water-distribution-and-mission-efforts-in-colombia/

Trip to Costa Rica:

https://www.apnnews.com/altitude-water-coo-jeff-szur-back-in-florida-after-meeting-with-new-prospective-buyers-in-costa-rica/

Hurricane Helene Coverage:

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/first-of-its-kind-disaster-relief-trailer-bringing-aid-to-helene-victims/3431167/

https://www.foxcarolina.com/video/2024/10/02/first-its-kind-disaster-relief-trailer-is-coming-asheville/

2024 Disasters Expo:

https://sflinsider.com/2024/03/13/disasters-expo/

2024 Forbes Best of Africa:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/trident-water-company-llc_altitudewater-forbesbestofafrica-watertoafrica-activity-7245464586944954368-kumD/

2024 Global Fashion Industry Summit:

https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/09/foreign-investment-network-2024/

Inclusion in Food & Beverage Magazine:

Altitude Water’s Trident-12 AWG was featured in Food & Beverage Magazine’s prestigious list of Top Fall Products. The full list can be viewed at the link below, with Altitude Water’s machine being listed at number 3:

https://issuu.com/foodandbeveragemagazine/docs/fbmag_octissue24_celebcover_min?fr=sZWY1MTY0MDE4Nzg

Boca Raton Tribune The Fish Guyz

https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2024/12/jeff-szur-founder-and-coo-of-browards-altitude-water-to-be-featured-in-season-premiere-of-the-fish-guyz-lures-to-legends/

EIN release #1

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/769437915/beyond-hurricane-season-altitude-water-expands-disaster-relief-trailer-capabilities-through-innovative-leasing-program

Other articles:

https://www.apnnews.com/altitude-water-launches-holiday-campaign-with-nonprofit-the-footprint-project-to-fund-creation-of-more-life-saving-disaster-relief-trailers-for-emergencies/ 

https://www.forpressrelease.com/forpressrelease/642608/4/south-floridas-altitude-water-has-atmospheric-water-generators-rank-3-on-top-fall-products-2024-list 

https://menafn.com/1108851336/South-Floridas-Altitude-Water-Has-Atmospheric-Water-Generators-Rank-3-On-Top-Fall-Products-2024-List 

https://www.solarnews.es/solarnews_america/2024/02/01/altitude-water-and-new-use-energy-solutions-partner-to-provide-integrated-sustainable-electricity-and-clean-drinking-water-generation-systems-anywhere-anytime/

https://www.apnnews.com/as-water-quality-diminishes-globally-altitude-waters-solution-called-atmospheric-water-generators-is-trending/

https://menafn.com/1107939107/As-Water-Quality-Diminishes-Globally-Altitude-Waters-Solution-Called-Atmospheric-Water-Generators-Is-Trending 

Podcasts to Be Released:

The Michael Brian Show

GreenTech Pulse

NatureBacked

Nancy Pearlman #2

More Looking Forward:

Top 100 Magazine

Fish Guyz Premiere

Cameroon Release

Water Conditioning & Purification Magazine

That’s a full year.  A lot of goals were met that started over a decade and three years ago (Amy Grant Farm and Cameroon) have been completed with outstanding results.  This has not been easy as these were huge undertakings and the first ones of its size for Altitude.

But  as Maui and Asheville showed us- there is still a lot of work to be done.

Our goals for 2025-

1. Be properly capitalized to be able to help educate the public of this life and environment saving technology.

    1. Have stock to rent trailers during disasters.
    2. Integrate new purification systems
    3. Bring on executive staff to help in the growth.
    4. Economies of scale purchasing

2. Streamline production runs and add assemblers.

3. Integrate our metal shop into subassembly- find suppliers for wire harnesses and make mold for water tank.

4. Get on Joe Rogan podcast.

5. Find right partners for:

    1. Middle East
    2. South America- set up assembly there

6. Open water bottling facility

7. Get 40 Disaster Relief trailers sold.

We do things differently- it’s not 7-11 but 11-7.  We know some of these goals are far reaching (the Joe Rogan podcast for example but we believe in dreaming big.

We also dream of transforming lives through our technology and doing effective charity projects.

We could use your help.  Something as dimple as subscribing to our YouTube page or liking our social media posts (sharing them is even better and I think 1 more click).  This gets us out there in an inexpensive way.

Remember Stay Hydrated my friends.

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Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief Trailer for South Florida Update

We no longer need help in funding this trailer as Mind Army received a donation to cover the cost and logistics of the trailer.  We are now in build mode.

This trailer will be state of the art and there is nothing like it.  It will not only provide water but these other needs in a Disaster situation:

  1. Electric- The trailer will have solar purchased from our new strategic partner New Use Energy. The design of the fold up panels should be completed shortly.  We will have enough Alternative Energy from the sun to run the water machine but also to charge phones.
  2. Communications- We added a communications tower that will enabler people access to Wi-Fi and cellular service if the disaster decimates those services (which we saw happen in Maui-see we learn)
  3. A small generator to charge batteries in case of lack of sun or to meet the need.
  4. Solar tents create energy and provide shelter to those getting water.

We have an aggressive timeline for completing the trailer.  We have shared a booth at the Disaster Relief Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center with NUE Use energy and hope to have it ready for a meet and greet.

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Disaster Relief

Maui Update

We recently returned from a short trip to Oahu and Maui in January are hearts are full of gratitude that our technology is being part of the solution for those in need.

Noah’s Arc Disaster Relief Trailer is being used at the Pu’uhunoa O Nene site in Kuhului Maui for Project Vision.  It is meeting the water needs as well as filling up Water Tanks to ship to 2 additional sites in Lahaina.  Having 3 sites receiving water from our machines is awesome and what we envisioned when we got involved in this project.

We also are working with other groups on solar/water trailers.  Stay tuned as we want to be involved in helping those that are homeless after the fires took their homes and get them out of the hotels and into a living space they can call their home.

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Disaster Relief

Building the Foundation on a Rock

We accomplished a lot on this trip and completed the Noah’s Arc Disaster Relief Trailer.  It’s first event was at Harvestfest at Kula Elementary on Saturday November 18, 2023 to great reviews.  It was even requested to stay for the short Thanksgiving week to provide water and education to the kids as well as be available for the Community Meeting with FEMA and Army Corp of Engineers (we did live feeds from those events).

During operations at the school, we produced over 160 gallons of water in an 11-hour period with the temperature hovering around 60 degrees all night but 70%-100% RH (yes it rained some that night).  That equates to 349 gallons in a 24-hour period.  This was accomplished at approximately 6 gallons of diesel or $30 (diesel is expensive in Maui) for a cost of $.1875/gallon. Again, the results of this test were live fed on FB and stored on the drive.

I. Maui Trip- Nov 15-29- Here are the things we accomplished.

  1. Replace water tank on Disaster Relief Trailer (DRT)
  2. Installed Generator.
  3. Got lights and brakes on trailer.
  4. Hooked up the PsS 10565 (our newest product- the Ozone Purification Box) to the water system on OW Ranch and the 250-gallon tank. (videos available- did not take a picture)
  5. Deliver DRT unit to Kula. This was all accomplished Thur/Fri, November 16-17
  6. Harvestfest on Saturday and additional testing at Kula Sunday-Wed.
  7. Mon-Wed dispense water to kids and teach on water.
  8. Numerous other meetings with people provided from OW Ranch- Ryan (Generator), Charlie (Electrician), James (Trailer expert)
  9. Meetings with:
    1. Pastor Corey on distribution and solar trailers- he is on board.
    2. Marv- He built the trailer the DRT is on and the second solar trailer in progress.
    3. Donny- Building Tiny Houses. This was accomplished Sat-Thursday (Thanksgiving)
  1. We visited numerous sites that need electricity and water and met with the nonprofits and operators. All want more info on the Solar/Water trailer. Some are waiting on the grants to be approved for Footprintproject.org and the 10 T12s and 4 T150s they submitted. Pastor Corey installed solar panels and a Tesla Wall
  2. Built prototype and painted 1st solar trailer.
    1. 16 panels
    2. 6 kWh
    3. Comes with either 1 T150 or 3 T12s.
  1. Handed off all parts and manuals to Noah’s Arc
  2. Developed presentation for Hubs and shelters we visited.
  3. Followed up with all potential distributors.

II. Ecuador – In all of the excitement of our first DRT hitting the road we ignored everything going on in Ecuador.

We are drawing up documents to make NUBIOS E.C. our exclusive distributor in Ecuador.   Carlos from EyC our metal fabricator bought three (3) T12 machines and traveled to Ecuador to set up distribution.  Here is what he accomplished:

  1. Got the Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil (https://www.ucsg.edu.ec/) to run tests on the T12- The water production came back higher then we represent in our owners manual. We now have the third party data of testing of our T12.
  2. Set up presentations with a staff of PHD’s responsible for different aspects of the Universidad.
  3. Developing water hubs for implementation at the school and completing a 3D rendition of it.
  4. Purchasing 2 T-150s and 4 T12s with dispensing

III. South Florida DRT- Working with Mind Army on 2nd

  1. Building the T300 now with one for Maka project

IV.Additional work being done

After meeting with the homeless shelter across from the airport on Hana Highway Pastor Corey installed a Tesla solar wall to power their Medical Trailer. He reviewed Altitude’s report and suggestions on water with the Operations manager on the site and they are excited to work with us. The medical trailer is running 100% on solar and we are working with the company to include AWGs in the trailers.