This is the water supply for a community in Equador (South America).

Communities can benefit from a clean water system if they have:

• Population of 300 to 600 people. This is the capacity of a single system.
• A source for water
• A public building with minimal security: school, clinic, hospital or community center
• A person from the community who will accept responsibility for monthly maintenance.
  
  • The system has a cotton paper filter that needs to be changed every 1 - 2 months.
  • The system includes a canister that contains a 24 watt Ultraviolet light enclosed in a glass sleeve that needs to be cleaned each time the filter is changed. These are very simple procedures.
  • A two year supply of consumables comes with the system.
  • Consumables are restocked every 2 years by Clean Water For The World.
• Support of the local government, community elders, or council to be on board for the project.
• A source of electricity is preferred, but these systems can run with hand pumps, generators or solar power.
• Agreement that the water must be given FREELY to anyone who needs it. It cannot be sold, bartered or traded.