WateROAM ROAMfilter Ultra System

Product Description

The WateROAM ROAMfilter Ultra System uses a submersible electronic pump and a .02μm pore size filter to effectively remove bacteria and viruses 99.9999% at a rate of 1500 L/hr. The product has been distributed and implemented across 44 countries since 2015, with further plans for global expansion.

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Market Suggested Retail Price

$2,900.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

WaterROAM has a number of implementing organizations. Organizations include: World Vision, Togather Cafe, Relief Singapore, Singapore Red Cross, Center for a Better Tomorrow.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Aqua-Cura Solar, Living Water Treatment Systems, and GravityPure UF.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The product is mass-manufactured by WateROAM Ltd.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the ROAMfilter Ultra System from the WateROAM website. The product is also distributed through WateROAM partners in-country.

Distributions to Date Status

Although the exact number of ROAMfilter Ultra Systems distributed to date is unknown, they have been distributed to countries in Southeast Asia through collaborations with aid organizations. As of 2019, WateROAM technologies had collectively been implemented in 33 countries reaching over 83,000 people.

Target use case

Household and community use

Manufacturer-specified flow rate (L/hr)

1500 L / hr

Bacteria reduction

7 log (Coliforms)

Type of membrane filtration

Ultra Filtration hollow-fibre

Virus reduction

4 log

Protozoa reduction

4 log (Cryptosporidium)

Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction

Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)

Unknown

Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)

Unknown

Material of construction

Hydrophilic modified PVDF

Safe water storage capacity (L)

None

Manufacturer-specified lifetime volume (L)

Unknown

Design Specifications

The ROAMfilter Ultra System filters 800 L/hr using hollow-fiber technologies with a pore size of 0.02 micron, and surface area of 480m2. The product can be gravity fed, requiring no electricity, or powered by a 400W submersible pump. The weight of the system is 45kg.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Technical support is provided by WateROAM.

Replacement Components

Replaceable components include the membrane filter, tubing, valves, and taps.

Lifecycle

The product has an expected lifespan of 2 years.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The ROAMfilter Ultra System is designed to filter up to 1500 L/hr removing sand, sediments, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.99% viruses.

Vetted Performance Status

Testing by Setsco determined a 6 log coliform reduction.

Safety

WateROAM’s products are not designed to remove compounds affecting taste such as soluble, chemicals and heavy metals.

Complementary Technical Systems

Safe water storage available through the manufacturer.

Academic Research and References

Pooi, C., Ng, H., 2018, Review of low-cost point-of-use water treatment systems for developing communities, NPJ: Clean Water. Vol 11.

“ROAMfilter Ultra, potable water at a High flow rate,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/roamfilter-ultra.html

“See Wateroam’s impact in reducing the shortage of water,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/our-impact.html

“Implementing organizations,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/partners.html

“Implementing organizations,” World Vision, 08-Jul-2016. Available: https://www.worldvision.org/our-work

““Implementing organizations,” Relief Singapore. Available: https://www.relief.sg

““Implementing organizations,” Redcross.sg. Available: https://redcross.sg/

“Cenbet – Centre For A Better Tomorrow,” Org.my. Available: https://cenbet.org.my/

“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6

“Portable water filters for emergencies and rural development,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/

“( 19 ) United States,” Googleapis.com, 2019. Available: https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/35/c8/77/71ab56e806a283/US20190030487A1.pdf

“About Us and our life changing water solutions,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/about-us.html

“Wateroam HQ,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/contact.html

Wateroam.com. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/uploads/2/8/6/0/28600353/rfp_2-repeat_bacterial_removal_test_result.pdf

“Setsco Services Pte Ltd,” Setsco.com. Available: https://www.setsco.com/setsco/

“Not Found,” Edge Analytical. Available: https://www.edgeanalytical.com/wp-content/uploads/Micro_SM9222.pdf/

Compliance with regulations

The product complies with WHO safe drinking water guidelines as determined by testing by Setsco.

Evaluation methods

The manufacturer cites Coloiform reduction of 7 log as evaluation criteria, and 4 log bacteria. The product has been evaluated by third-party testing organization Setsco, using APHA 9222B evaluation.

Other Information

WateROAM has received various awards for their products.

Comments from the Community

1 Comment

E4C.COMMENTS says:

March 24, 2017 at 4:29 am

Anna Murray says:

– Suggest adding the word “filter” to the following line: “…uses a submersible electronic pump and a 0.02 micron pore size FILTER to remove bacteria…”

– Retail price is now listed as $2900 with that link

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