WateROAM ROAMfilter Plus

Product Description

Roamfilter Plus is a water filtration system designed for the development of rural and disaster-struck areas. It is a lightweight, simple and durable system which can produce more than 250 litres of clean water per hour. An introduction video about WateROAM filter Plus is also available.

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Partners include NUS, Singapore Red Cross, Relief Singapore, PUB, World Vision, Shell, Spring Singapore.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Manufactured by WaterRoam.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the manufacturers directly.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The product can operate as handpump, solar pump, pedal pump, gravity fed or tap pressure and doesn't require electricity

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Contact the manufacturers or visit their Singapore office

Replacement Components

Filter cartridge in 1-2 yrs; available by the manufacturer

Lifecycle

Depending on the input water quality and the frequency of maintenance, the filter can last for to 2 years. Replaceable filter cartridge can extend the lifespan.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

This includes product being simple, lightweight, safe and durable.

Vetted Performance Status

Tested by manufacturer

Safety

Sea water can not be filtered by the product

Complementary Technical Systems

Safe water storage units, products reducing chemical contents.

Academic Research and References

This product is discussed in the following paper:

Pooi, C.K., Ng, H.Y., Review of low-cost point-of-use water treatment technologies for developing communities, Clean Water, 2018, 1:11.

Compliance with regulations

The filter is NSF certified

Other Information

Videos available on the product introduction and use Latest updates available on their Facebook page Product donated in refugee camps, disaster relief and villages Awards received by the product- Best Innovation Award(ASEAN Impact Challenge, 2016), UN Young Leader Representative(Sustainable Development Goals for Clean Water and Sanitation, 2017)