Wood Mold for BioSand Filters
The Wood Mold is a cost-effective and locally sourced solution designed to create concrete BioSand filters. It is a reusable mold made from plywood, providing an alternative to more expensive steel molds.
Scaling
1 - 6 months
$100,000.00
Last update: October 05, 2023
Challenge
Access to clean drinking water is a major issue in low-resource settings. Traditional steel molds for creating BioSand filters are costly and often inaccessible to local NGOs and communities that need them.
Description
The Wood Mold for BioSand Filters is a reusable, low-cost alternative to steel molds. Each mold can produce 50-60 filters, depending on the type of wood and maintenance. It has been effectively manufactured and operated in off-grid locations, significantly lowering the barrier for clean water access.
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Outcomes
1250 lives impacted, Over 1200 people gained access to clean drinking water.