Clay Pot Water Filter with Copper Mesh¶

Atmospheric & Fog Harvesting • Est. CapEx: $20 USD • Lifespan: 10 Years (Standardized)

Technical Overview¶

A point-of-use water purification technology combining a porous terracotta clay pot filter with a copper mesh for enhanced antibacterial action. Designed for rural communities, it removes pathogens and improves water quality without electricity or complex maintenance.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Atmospheric & Fog Harvesting
Capital Cost (CapEx)	$20 USD
Power / Energy	100% Gravity / Zero Power
Target Scale	Community Scale
Standard Lifespan	10 Years (Standardized)
Technology Maturity	Field Tested
Primary Mechanism	The clay pot, fired with sawdust to create porosity, physically strains out bacteria and suspended solids via mechanical entrapment. Copper mesh placed in the receptacle releases copper ions that disrupt bacterial cell membranes, providing a secondary disinfection step against remaining coliforms.

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