CONNECT AFRICA MINISTRIES
BIOSAND FILTERS
As the post-conflict era begins and people start to leave IDP camps to begin reconstructing their villages, they will leave the borehole wells they currently use and begin to use polluted groundwater sources. In order to maximize the availability of clean water, Connect Africa Resource Centers provide an additional water treatment solution that transforms collected rainwater and local streams into safe natural resources.
Connect Africa is partnering with the Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology, Thirst Relief International to introduce BioSand Water Filters to areas throughout Eastern Africa. Made of concrete, BioSand Water Filters are virtually indestructible, easy to use and maintain, and are made entirely from local materials so that filters can be manufactured, distributed, and utilized by local entrepreneurs. A single filter can produce 75 liters per day, or enough clean water for four families.
WATER CONDITIONS IN EAST AFRICA
People in Africa will get water from any source they can. Sometimes the water is from a pond like this one.
Members of the community will help one another as they do their daily chore of gathering water.
This little boy makes his way to the well to gather water.
People in Africa will get water from any source they can. Sometimes the water is from a pond like this one.
PROCESS TO BUILD A BIOSAND FILTER
Volunteers from the Busia, Kenya Connect Africa Resource Center build and distribute filters for their community.
The first step is to create the cement mix for the creation of the filter.
Extra care is taken to make sure the bottom of the mold is flat, level and stable.
Volunteers from the Busia, Kenya Connect Africa Resource Center build and distribute filters for their community.