Filtro Purificador Pasivo Rural

Target Countries

Mexico

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$69.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Area Akvo S.A. de C.V., Inverso, Captacion Muunyal A.C., Ecotec-IK, Ciclo Water, 345 Ingenieria S.A. de C.V., MABA water, Asesores en Gestion Urbana del Agua S.A de C.V., Grup Constructor CYPRO SA de CV

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Caminos de Agua Ceramic filters.

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is made in Mexico by Isla Urbana.

Intellectural Property Type

Trade Secret

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product directly from Isla Urbana or from a variety of distributors throughout Mexico.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

This filtration system operates in three steps. The first step involves the external shell of the system which obstructs biological organisms from entering. The second step involves the use of an anti-bacterial formula within the ceramic material which stops microbial growth. The final step involves activated carbon which decreases the levels of chlorine and organic compounds.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement Components

Replaceable components include the filter itself.

Lifecycle

3 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

This filter is designed to completely remove microbes and particles greater than 0.5 microbes from the water source.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

No known safety hazards are related to this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

NOM-244-SSA1-2008 COFEPRIS, NSF International Drinking Water Treatment Units, Alcontrol Laboratories, British Red Cross

Evaluation methods

Bacteria reduction tests

Other Information

None