H2oGo Device Can ​Disinfect Water ​Anywhere

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H2oGo Device Can ​Disinfect Water ​Anywhere

The H2Go Purifier takes salt water, sodium chloride, and removes the electrons from the chloride to make chlorine; a very strong disinfectant that kills virus, bacteria and protozoa.

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Originally developed for the military, the second generation handheld device was made with helping developing nations in mind. It runs off of a rechargeable or solar-powered battery, and for just 50 cents a year, it can provide clean water to a family of four for a year.

“This little device can disinfect water that comes out of a mud puddle” says Bill Horan, President of Operation Blessing, that is teaming up with Aqua Research to distribute and educate people on the devices worldwide.

“We’ve used the H2gO in over 20 counties, most of what we have done with them is in a disaster relief setting and they have been especially useful in refugee camps with so many people running from ISIS,” says Horan.

This device weighs only 3.8 ounces (108 grams), fits in your pocket, and is very simple and easy to use. It will treat anywhere from 1 liter (1 quart) up to 20 liters (5 gallons) of water with just a couple button clicks and no pumping or stirring required.

It keeps stored water safe to drink with a lifetime capacity of 60,000 to 124,000+ liters (24,000 to 32,000+ gallons), depending on the model selected. It is inexpensive to purchase and virtually free to operate, with no maintenance, no spare parts, and no consumables (other than common salt), making it truly sustainable.

Most recently, Operation Blessing has distributed the device in Peru, which is suffering from catastrophic and fatal flooding.  

According to the CDC, water and sanitation interventions are cost effective across all world regions and can produce economic benefits from $5 to US $46 per $1 invested.

Mintz says devices like H2gO are commonly used to help treat contaminated water at its source. While still considered temporary and not an ideal solution, “they are very helpful during emergencies or people who don’t have access to water source… they are not ideal, but they are getting better and they can be used as interim solutions.”  

Sources: Fox Business and Aqua Research

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