Biosand Filter as a Household Water Treatment Technology in Ghana and its Ecobusiness Potential: An Assessment Using a Lifecycle Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-353
Author(s):  
Jonathan N. Hogarh ◽  
Fatai A. Sowunmi ◽  
Agbola P. Oluwafemi ◽  
Philip Antwi-Agyei ◽  
Daniel Nukpezah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Biosand Filter ◽  
Household Water ◽  
Water Treatment Technology

scholarly journals Assessing the Sustainability and Acceptance Rate of Cost-Effective Household Water Treatment Systems in Rural Communities of Makwane Village, South Africa

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 872
Author(s):  
Resoketswe Charlotte Moropeng ◽  
Maggy Ndombo Benteke Momba
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
Target Area ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Biosand Filter ◽  
Point Of Use ◽  
Household Water

The current study investigated the acceptance rate and long-term effectiveness of cost-effective household water treatment systems deployed in Makwane Village. A structured questionnaire was used prior to implementation to collect information such as level of education, level of employment, and knowledge about point-of-use water treatment systems in the target area. The long-term effectiveness was determined by factors such as the Escherichia coli removal efficiency, turbidity reduction, silver leached, and flow rate of the household water treatment devices. The results of the survey prior to deployment revealed that only 4.3% of the community had a tertiary qualification. Moreover, 54.3% of the community were unemployed. The results further revealed that 65.9% of the community were knowledgeable about other point-of-use water treatment methods. The acceptance rate, which was found to be initially higher (100%), reduced after three months of implantation (biosand filter with zeolite-silver clay granular—82.9%; silver-impregnated porous pot filters—97.1%). Moreover, the long-term effectiveness was determined, taking into consideration the adoption rate, and it was found that silver-impregnated porous pot filters have a long life compared to biosand filter with zeolite-silver clay granular. Although household water treatment systems can effectively reduce the burden of waterborne diseases in impoverished communities, the success of adoption is dependent on the targeted group. This study highlights the significance of involving community members when making the decision to scale up household water treatment devices in rural areas for successful adoption.

scholarly journals Household water treatment and safe storage – effectiveness and economics

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie M. L. Stubbé ◽  
Alida Pelgrim-Adams ◽  
Gabor L. Szántó ◽  
Doris van Halem
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Ceramic Filter ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Safe Storage ◽  
Biosand Filter ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Household Water ◽  
Retail Prices

Abstract. Household Water Treatment and safe Storage (HWTS) systems aim to provide safe drinking water in an affordable manner to users where safe piped water supply is either not feasible or not reliable. In this study the effectiveness, economic parameters and costs of three selected HWTS systems were identified. The selected systems are SODIS, ceramic filter and biosand filter. These options were selected based on their accessibility, affordability and available scientific data. Data was obtained through peer-reviewed literature, reports, web-pages and informal sources. The findings show a wide dispersion for log removal of effectiveness of the HWTS systems. For bacteria (E. coli), log removals of 1–9 (SODIS), 0.5–7.2 (ceramic) and 0–3 (biosand) were reported. In the case of viruses (mostly echovirus and bacteriophages), log removals of 0–4.3 (SODIS), 0.09–2.4 (ceramic) and 0–7 (biosand) were found. The dispersions of log removals for both bacteria and viruses range from non-protective to highly protective according to WHO performance targets. The reported costs of HWTS systems show a wide range as well. The price per cubic meter water is found to be EUR 0–8 (SODIS), EUR 0.37–6.4 (ceramic) and EUR 0.08–12.3 (biosand). The retail prices found are: negligible (SODIS), USD 1.9–30 (ceramic) and USD 7–100 (biosand). No relationship was observed between removal efficiency and economics of the three systems.

scholarly journals Household water treatment and safe storage – effectiveness and economics

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-176
Author(s):  
S. M. L. Stubbé ◽  
A. Pelgrim-Adams ◽  
G. L. Szanto ◽  
D. van Halem
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Ceramic Filter ◽  
Household Water Treatment ◽  
Safe Storage ◽  
Biosand Filter ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Household Water ◽  
Retail Prices

Abstract. Household Water Treatment and safe Storage (HWTS) systems aim to provide safe drinking water in an affordable manner to users where safe piped water supply is either not feasible or not reliable. In this study the effectiveness, costs and cost drivers of three selected HWTS systems were identified. The selected systems are SODIS, ceramic filter and biosand filter. These options were selected based on their current usage rate, available scientific data, and future potential. Data was obtained through peer-reviewed literature, reports, web-pages and informal sources. The findings show a wide dispersion for log removal of effectiveness of the HWTS systems. For bacteria, log removals of 1–9 (SODIS), 0.5–7.2 (ceramic) and 0–3 (biosand) were reported. In the case of viruses, log removals of 0–4.3 (SODIS), 0.09–2.4 (ceramic) and 0–7 (biosand) were found. The dispersions of log removal for both bacteria and viruses range from non-protective to highly protective according to WHO performance targets. The reported costs of HWTS systems show a wide range as well. The price per cubic meter water is found to be EUR 0–8 (SODIS), EUR 0.37–6.4 (ceramic) and EUR 0.08–12.3 (biosand). The retail prices found are: negligible (SODIS), USD 1.9–30 (ceramic) and USD 7–100 (biosand). No relationship was observed between removal efficiency and economics of the three systems.

scholarly journals Research Progress of Electrostatic Water Treatment Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 831 (1) ◽  
pp. 012028
Author(s):  
Zhan Liu ◽  
Meifang Yan ◽  
Yuhua Gao ◽  
Haihua Li ◽  
Na Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Treatment Technology ◽  
Water Treatment Technology
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