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Community Slow Sand Filter

BioSand & Media FiltersEst. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated


Technical Overview

A community-scale water treatment system using sand and biological processes to produce high-quality drinking water. Used in both developed and developing countries with simple operation and minimal maintenance.


Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters

Parameter Specification
Category BioSand & Media Filters
Capital Cost Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism Water passes slowly through a bed of sand where a biological layer (schmutzdecke) forms, trapping particulates and digesting pathogens. Cleaning is done by scraping the top layer of sand rather than backwashing.
Target Scale Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan 10 - 20 Years

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