Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Factsheet: Source ...
Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Factsheet: Source ...
Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Factsheet: Source ...
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<strong>Household</strong> <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Storage</strong><br />
Product Sheet: HydrAid TM BioS<strong>and</strong> Filter<br />
<strong>Treatment</strong> Type<br />
Product Name:<br />
Product Manufacturer:<br />
Manufacturer Location(s):<br />
Product Description:<br />
Availability:<br />
Robustness:<br />
Lifespan:<br />
Approximate Dimensions:<br />
Approximate Weight:<br />
Costs:<br />
HydrAid TM BioS<strong>and</strong> <strong>Water</strong> Filter<br />
Triple Quest (venture between Cascade Engineering <strong>and</strong><br />
Windquest Group)<br />
Michigan, United States of America<br />
Plastic bios<strong>and</strong> filter with diffuser plate <strong>and</strong> lid. The filter is filled<br />
with layers of sieved <strong>and</strong> washed s<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> gravel.<br />
Available for bulk purchase to partner organizations.<br />
There are no moving or mechanical parts to break. Uses<br />
ultraviolet (UV) resistant plastic so it won’t break down in<br />
sunlight. Made from US Food <strong>and</strong> Drug Administration (FDA)<br />
approved materials. The external outlet pipe may be prone to<br />
damage <strong>and</strong> leakage. Filters should not be moved after<br />
installation.<br />
10+ years<br />
Height – 0.75 m, Diameter – 0.4 m<br />
Empty – 3.5 kg, Filled – 55 kg<br />
Display filter – US$58, Single filter with s<strong>and</strong> – US$75<br />
International retail <strong>and</strong> wholesale purchase also available. Prices<br />
do not include shipping container, shipping fees, or<br />
clearing/related costs.<br />
Further Information<br />
www.hydraid.org<br />
HydrAid BioS<strong>and</strong> Filter<br />
(Credit: International Aid)