Application of membrane filtration technology as a solution for supplying drinking water to rural communities in developing countries. Lessons learned from using the “Waterbackpack Paul” filter in Colombia, challenges and obstacles

Authors

  • J. Ordonez Universidad de Kassel, Alemania
  • Jose Abdón Ordoñez Universidad de Kassel, Alemania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24054/aaas.v5i1.1995

Keywords:

removal of pathogens, decentralized water supply systems, ultrafiltration at very low pressures, water supply in emergency situations

Abstract

The following paper presents the results of using the WaterBackpack PAUL (ultrafiltration-based water treatment unit) as a decentralized water treatment system in rural areas. Six PAUL units were tested with raw water from different sources for a minimum of 12 months.

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Published

2014-06-30

How to Cite

Ordonez, J., & Ordoñez, J. A. (2014). Application of membrane filtration technology as a solution for supplying drinking water to rural communities in developing countries. Lessons learned from using the “Waterbackpack Paul” filter in Colombia, challenges and obstacles. REVISTA AMBIENTAL AGUA, AIRE Y SUELO, 5(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.24054/aaas.v5i1.1995

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014): January - June

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