Jal Tara Water Filter (Community Use)

TARAenviro’s approach to water treatment employs the technique of slow sand filtration ensuring a simultaneous bacteriological, chemical and physical improvement in water quality, comparable to the natural percolation of water through underground strata.

Jal-TARA filter is standardized in 1400 litres water tank with the output water supply of upto 2500-3000 litres per day. The system is provided with a synthetic fabric filter designed with advanced technique of fabric protection. It can be fed under gravity flow or through conventional pumps or operated by solar photo-voltic method. However, particle size of sand plays an important role in its efficiency.

Large and fine particles of suspended matter are deposited on the surface of the filter bed by the action of mechanical straining and sedimentation respectively. The colloidal and dissolved impurities are removed by adsorption, whilst the organic matter is converted into inorganic salts by the purification mechanism. Most microbiological action takes place in the’ Schmutzdecke’ (Bio- film) formed in the fabric filter at the top of the filter and top of the sand bed. Jal-TARA filter system is very durable and has approx. 15 year life. It is also:
I.Chemical free.
II. Does not need electricity
III.Water efficient - recovery is around 99 percent during the filtration process avoiding wastage of water.
IV. Annual maintenance cost is almost negligible.
V. Retains natural minerals present in water which boosts our immune system.

Unplanned population growth and rapid urbanization have led to over exploitation of water resources in India. Qualitative degradation is taking place as untreated water recharges the aquifers and enters into the perennial drinking water resources. Most of the water-related health problems are also due to bacterial contamination.

Affordable and effective filtration systems can serve the need of a country if it is affordable and easy to use.

Publicly available: Yes
Countries where available: Anywhere
Price range: 100-200 USD
Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: No

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