How the Rural Ghana Communities Received Their Nano Bucket Filters

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How the Rural Ghana Communities Received Their Nano Bucket Filters

I visited Ghana with WATERisLIFE to see how the rural communities received their nano bucket filters (VIDEO).

In November 2016, we took 85 buckets funded by friends, family, ex-colleagues, acquaintances and strangers to the rural village of Benyayili.

How do they work?

zPAk9v6.png The WATERisLIFE Nano Bucket Filter (a hollow fiber membrane filtration system) is similar to a common kitchen strainer or coffee filter but at a microscopic level.

Using the same technology as kidney dialysis, the tiny polysulfone micro tubes trap all bacteria larger than .1 microns in diameter.

Harmful bacteria and microorganisms, which contribute to millions of deaths each year, remain inside the filter casing and are removed by simple back flushing.

WATERisLIFE Nano Bucket Filters provide an effective way to purify water by using physical barrier filtration to remove pathogens from water.

This ultra purification system does not require chemicals; it is efficient; and it does not remove natural, valuable minerals, such as calcium and magnesium.

Teaching people how to assemble the WATERisLIFE Nano Bucket Filter does not require printed instructions or even the ability to speak the local language. A hands-on demonstration allows for easy assembly.

This is a one-bucket system. The bucket or container must be plastic, but it can be almost any size (two gallon or five-gallon). The buckets are purchased locally to support the economy and ensure future availability. Each WATERisLIFE Nano Bucket Filter is $40 and, with proper back flushing, can last up to 10 years.

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http://www.youtube.com/embed/d1QWzTlvSzY

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