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SODIS Solar Water Disinfection (PET Bottle Method)

Membranes & Advanced FiltrationEst. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated


Technical Overview

A WHO-recognized, zero-chemical water disinfection technique that uses clear PET plastic bottles and direct solar exposure to inactivate waterborne pathogens. Ideal for sunny climates, emergency kits, and off-grid scenarios where fuel is scarce.


Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters

Parameter Specification
Category Membranes & Advanced Filtration
Capital Cost Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Primary Mechanism UV-A solar radiation and thermal heating in transparent PET bottles damage pathogen DNA/RNA and accelerate microbial die-off. Water is oxygenated by shaking, then exposed horizontally to direct sunlight for a minimum of six hours (two days if cloudy).
Target Scale Household / Village Cluster
Standard Lifespan 10 - 20 Years

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