Ceramic Water Filter
Drink your own safe water
Save money on safe potable drinking water for the entire household for up to 3 years!
How does it work?
The filtering element is made from porous clay that once fired permits water to pass through, but not the dirt and the harmful bacteria.
The ceramic filtering element is also treated with colloidal silver, a bacterio-static ingredient that acts like a magnet on the bacteria, removing them from the water.
The technology is open sourced by Good Foundations International (formerly known as Potters for Peace). An NGO dedicated to providing low-cost water purification options around the world (especially to rural communities with poor access to clean water)
We run some tests
The Filter purifies water from Guinea Worm, cholera, E. Coli and other bacteria listed in the table below.
Impurity | Filtered Waste Water | Unfiltered Waste Water |
|---|---|---|
Total heterotrophic bacteria count per 1ml | 0 | 1240 |
Vibrio cholerae count per 100ml | 0 | 0 |
Clostridium spp. count per 1ml | 0 | 590 |
Psuedomonas spp. count per 100ml | 0 | 1130 |
Salmonella coli count per 100ml | 0 | 2180 |
Escherichia coli count per 100ml | 0 | 26000 |
Faecal coliform count per 100ml | 0 | 33400 |
Total coliform count per 100ml | 0 | 36800 |
Conclusion: The ceramic colloidal silver filter qualifies to be used in filtering water for drinking. They are suitable to be used in removing pathogenic bacteria from drinking water.
source: Water Research Institute (CSIR) Test Results - 23rd October 2003
Frequently Asked Questions
How mush does the Filter Cost?
The filter costs GHC300 at retail.
How long does the filter last?
It depends on the turbidity of the water source and the frequency of cleaning. If cleaned monthly the filter may last up to 3 years. It can be cleaned by simple scrub brush and rinsing (no soap).
Does it have a proven track record?
There are over 5M satisfied users World Wide. Epidemiological studies show a drastic reduction in water borne diseases. The ceramic water filter has won the World Bank Sponsored GDMP Innovation award at local and international levels.
Where else is this produced?
The ceramic water filter is presently being produced in Ghana, Nicaragua, Cambodia, Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Cuba, and Honduras. New factories are projected for the rest of Africa, the US and Britain.
Where Can I get more information?
Extensive information, studies and pictures are available at www.goodfoundationsinternational.org