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The personal weblog of Bradley C. Matson.Saturday, March 15, 2008 International Aide Water Filter
HydrAid & You: A Solution to the World's Water CrisisInternational Aid’s seven-pound, HydrAid™ filter dramatically reduces the leading causes of death and disease in the developing world, removing 100% of parasites up to 90% of bacteria and viruses from contaminated drinking water.
The lightweight plastic HydrAid™ filter is designed to be easily transported in rough and remote terrain without risk of breaking. It is a non-electric device with no moving or replacement parts and can provide clean, safe water at the rapid rate of 47 liters per hour – meeting all of a family’s water needs, including drinking, bathing and washing clothes.
International Aid’s HydrAid™ filter incorporates proven BioSand technology currently in use in more than 200,000 concrete filtration systems in more than 70 countries worldwide.
The benefits of a HydrAid™ BioSand Water Filter:
- Usable: Installed in a home – accessible for everyday needs at “point-of-use”
- High-volume, high rate: Stores and filters up to 47 liters per hour
- Low-maintenance: Can be cleaned in place; no mechanical/replacement parts
- Flexible: Is operated on-demand, without the use of electricity
- Easy to install/assemble: Contains local gravel/sand resources; 30 min. assembly time
International Aid’s initial goal is to produce and distribute 300,000 of these life-saving HydrAid™ filters worldwide, dramatically impacting the health and lives of countless individuals.
Get involved today. You can help us meet this goal!
| HydrAid™ Filter Facts: | |
| Filter Rate: | Up to 47 liters per hour (75 gallons per day) |
| Individuals Served: | 8-10 people daily |
| Weight: | 7lbs empty; 122lbs filled |
| Assembly Time: | 30 minutes (one person) |
| Filter Prep Time: | Surface biological layer forms naturally in about two weeks |
| Life Span: | 10+ years |
There are a number of ways you can help:
Purchase a filter through our site (donate today)
Get your church, school or business involved – sign up for the 1 Filter, 1 Family campaign
Spread the word – share the news of this worldwide health crisis with others
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