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: Siphon Filter<br />
<strong>Treatment</strong> Type<br />
Product Name:<br />
Manufacturer:<br />
Product Description:<br />
Availability:<br />
Robustness:<br />
Siphon Filter<br />
CrystalPur ® (India, East Africa, Cambodia) <strong>and</strong> Tulip ® (Africa, SouthEast<br />
Asia, India, Central & South America) are the br<strong>and</strong> names available in<br />
the market.<br />
Basic <strong>Water</strong> Needs India Pvt Ltd, Pondicherry, India<br />
The siphon filter is a ceramic c<strong>and</strong>le-type water filter for household use.<br />
It uses gravity pressure to force water through a high-quality ceramic<br />
filter element impregnated with silver. The product is very compact,<br />
consisting of only a filter element, a plastic hose, <strong>and</strong> a valve. Some kits<br />
come with 2 water containers, or households can use existing<br />
containers. The siphon action (flow) is started by squeezing the bulb,<br />
<strong>and</strong> then the water flows by itself.<br />
Produced <strong>and</strong> imported by Basic <strong>Water</strong> Needs India Pvt Ltd. Filter<br />
element cannot usually be produced locally. Currently implemented<br />
around the globe by EnterpriseWorks/VITA <strong>and</strong> Connect International.<br />
Ceremic element is quite<br />
fragile; plastic parts are robust.<br />
A washable fabric layer strains<br />
large particles to reduce<br />
clogging of the ceramic<br />
element, but the element may<br />
clog if inlet water contains fine<br />
silt. Ceramic filter element<br />
needs to be replaced if there<br />
are cracks or leaks. Use out of<br />
direct sunlight to avoid<br />
degradation of plastic parts.<br />
Lifespan:<br />
Can treat up to 7,000 litres,<br />
depending on the turbidity of<br />
the water. At 20 L/household<br />
per day, this will last just under 1<br />
year. Plastic parts will last 5 years.<br />
Siphon Filter<br />
(Credit: www.akvo.org)