Updated on January 11, 2024

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Created on July 20, 2017

iSSF (Intermittently Operated Slow Sand Filtration System)

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The iSSF is a gravity-fed slow sand filtration system.

Tested By
  • Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technologies (CAWST)
Content Partners
  1. Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technologies (CAWST)

Product Description

The iSSF is a large slow sand filtration system that is designed to be intermittently operated as water becomes available. Without requiring electricity, water is gravity fed through sand where bacteria and turbidity are removed.

Target SDGs

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Market Suggested Retail Price

$1,000.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

This product has been implemented by Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST), Samaritan’s Purse Canada, and Clear Cambodia.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Jal-TARA Water Filters.

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