We have the opportunity to bring clean water access to millions or people through the distribution of advanced portable water filters (hollow fiber membrane filtration systems). Our mission is to work in collaboration with NGOs all over the world, focused on sanitation and clean water projects, to bring every person clean, safe water access. We will help NGOs discover the new technology of hollow
fiber membrane filters and distribution techniques, as well as bring awareness to these ongoing projects dedicated to Sustainability, Accountability, Transparency, And Efficiency. Donate filters today @ kite4water.org
A $50 donation will buy 1 filter & bring 100 people clean water for 5 years+
This is where passion and purpose come together. Traveling kitesurfers giving back to the communities they visit around the world. People helping people. As we do our job, we will inspire thousands of traveling kitesurfers, businesses, and other NGO’s to join the movement. Join the travelers already working towards ending world water scarcity.
“Do what you love & help along the way”
On your next trip you could bring 1,000 people clean water by simply packing 10 small water filters with your luggage. Imagine 100,000 people joining this amazing cause. There are already millions of people traveling the world who do not yet know about this water filter technology, and the impact they can have on so many lives. Waves for Water has created the Clean Water Courier project. These people are travelers, just like you, inspired by others to bring every single person access to clean water. Start your Clean Water Courier fundraiser today @ http://www.wavesforwater.org/couriers
Technology that is changing the world
1 filter = clean water for 100 people for 5 years
As simple as it gets. No more digging wells if there is a water source, no constructing sand filters and no more purification chemicals. Families are able to construct and adapt their filter in literally minutes to locally found containers. The kit includes everything you need to attach the filter to any plastic bucket or container. (Bucket not included)
Obtain a clean bucket or plastic container
Use the hole cutter to drill a hole 1.5 inches from the bottom of the bucket (you can do this by hand). Screw the connector, hose and filter onto the bucket. Fill the bucket with water from any source, lower the filter head below the water line, and let gravity do the rest. bucket2
Highest Filtration Rates Available
At 0.1 micron absolute, it is impossible for any bacteria, protozoa or cysts to pass through the filter. With the technology derived from kidney dialysis, Sawyer worked with a fiber manufacturer to actually improve the hollow fiber membrane technology. In order to improve both the filtration rates and longevity of the filter, they needed something even more precise and rugged. The fiber composition had to deliver exactly 0.1 & 0.02 micron filtration 100% of the time to ensure no bacteria would get through, and the membranes had to be sturdy enough to withstand backwashing which allows the filter to be cleaning and reused. Fast Flow
Since there is such a high flow rate, this eliminates the need to store water which reduces the chances of water being contaminated after it is filtered. The only external force required for the system to function is GRAVITY. The flow rate of a filter is determined by a combination of:
Head pressure (The distance from the top of the water to the filter)
Altitude (The higher the altitude, the slower the flow rate)
How clean the filter is
The filter itself (there are slight variations between filters)
Long Lasting
Maintenance of this filter is very simple. When the filter starts to slow down or clog, simply back wash it with clean water using the syringe provided in the kit. Since the filters can continuously be back-washed and re-used, they have an extremely long life expectancy. The ease of operating this system makes it self-sustainable and dependable. Multiple Applications
These filters and purifiers make water so clean and accessible that people will not only use the filtered/purified water for drinking, but also for cleaning, bathing, cooking, watering plants and more. Natural Disasters
The bucket system is essential for aid in natural disasters. This system would eliminate the need to ship bottled water. Community filters are $50 (not including shipping) and will provide enough clean water for 100 people per day. If maintained properly, they will last for many years. SENSELESS DEATH
THIS IS ONLY CHILDREN UNDER 5
Diarrhoeal disease:
FROM WWW.WHO.INT
Diarrhoeal disease is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. It is both preventable and treatable. Each year diarrhoea kills around 760, 000 children under five. A significant proportion of diarrhoeal disease can be prevented through safe drinking-water and adequate sanitation and hygiene. Globally, there are nearly 1.7 billion cases of diarrhoeal disease every year. Diarrhoea is a leading cause of malnutrition in children under five years old.
