Goals and objectives

The goal of this project is to create a market for inexpensive water filters in Ghana and Nigeria by demonstrating that they are a cost-effective solution to the water quality problem faced by many low-income consumers in both countries. This project will demonstrate that the CrystalPur™ water filter, in particular, meets consumer needs and can be distributed profitably by the local private sector. The long-term goal is to assist the local private sector in establishing an independent and growing supply chain for water filters that is making a significant contribution to the reduction of waterborne diseases in both countries.

Expected goals and objectives

30,000 filters were marketed during this 15-month project, providing clean water to 250,000 low income individuals. Health impacts surveys of families that use the filter verify a reduction in the incidence rate of waterborne diseases and cost-savings in terms of medical expenses and increased productivity. A sustainable and affordable point-of-use water treatment option is available that makes contaminated water safe to drink at a cost of one-tenth to one-fifth of a US cent per litre. Private and public institutions are aware of this filter and of the potential of point-of-use water treatment technologies for water quality.