Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the remote community of San Salvador depended on a winding river for their water needs. This river, though a source of life, brought with it a constant threat of illness. Every day, families faced the harsh reality of drinking contaminated water, leading to frequent waterborne diseases that kept children out of school and parents from working. Not only was the river rife with contaminants, but gathering water from its banks was also dangerous. [read more]