Individuals and those on LEAMIS teams often help churches install a water purification system. The system we recommend includes a bio-sand filter and a chlorination unit. The system is perfect for churches, orphanages, schools, and clinics.
A bio-sand filter is used to remove sediment and parasites from the water. It consists of sand and gravel. The filtered water is then treated with the chlorination unit. We are currently using a chlorination unit available from New Life International (waterfortheworld.com).
The chlorination unit uses common table salt and can be powered by a car battery. The process produces chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide. The chlorine gas is infused into the water storage tank and destroys bacteria. Sodium hydroxide (lye), a by-product of the process, can be used in making soap or to “sweeten” pit latrines.
The chlorination unit can chlorinate 55 gallons of water per minute.
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This chlorination unit is powered by a car battery and is portable. It can easily chlorinate the safe drinking water needs of a community of 2,000 people.
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Complete water sanitation system consisting of a chlorination unit and a filtration system.
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