Captiva launches public use atmospheric water stations

Executive Summary

• Captiva Verde Wellness Corp. has launched its first public-use atmospheric water stations in collaboration with manufacturer Origen and the University of Northern Florida’s Center for Utility Security and Resiliency.
• The launch marks the beginning of a distribution partnership where Captiva Verde will distribute Origen’s patent-protected atmospheric water generators across institutional, commercial, and government markets.
• The initiative aims to address water security and sustainability by providing on-site, plastic-free water generation in regions where traditional infrastructure is costly or unavailable, with initial deployments planned across Florida.

Key Details

• Launch Event: Held with over 60 attendees, including leadership from the food and hospitality industry, federal, state, and municipal government, military, and academia.
• Partners:
  • Manufacturer: Origen (Wisconsin-based), providing fully patent-protected atmospheric water generators.
  • Academic Partner: University of Northern Florida – Center for Utility Security and Resiliency.
• Product Specifications:
  • Large-scale water stations with a capacity of 10,000-plus gallons per day (gpd).
  • Technology harvests an "airborne aquifer" utilizing local humidity and temperature conditions.
  • Produces "plastic free" water on location, eliminating the need for shipping.
• Strategic Goals:
  • Distribute equipment to institutional, commercial, and government markets.
  • Provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional infrastructure upgrades.
  • Create a new industry and economy focused on sustainability and water purity.
• Target Market: Initial focus on Florida, cited for its high population density (23 million and growing), affordable energy, and favorable climate for atmospheric water generation.
• Market Context: The company cites a global water crisis, claiming over 70% of American water is toxic and highlighting issues with "forever chemicals" and heavy metals in bottled water.