Ekofil filter

Ekofil filters are composed of a ceramic filtering unit (made of clay, sawdust and colloidal silver) that hangs inside a container equipped with a top and a spigot for the filtered water. The network of microtubes produced after the burning of the sawdust provides the means to retain microorganisms and parasites higher than 0.1 microns.

The filtering unit has a water filtering capacity volume of 9 liters. The container which holds the filtering unit can be made of red clay or plastic of different colors (white, blue, green). Clay containers can hold 20 liters while plastic containers can store 30 liters of filtered water. The filtering unit has a filtering rate of 1.5 – 3.0 L/hour. For optimal performance, the Ekofil filtering unit should be kept full at all times. With the Ekosocial model, filters can be connected in series with automatic water supply to be applied in community centers, temporary shelters, dining rooms, schools, and any center with continuous demand for water.

For installation, use, and maintenance instructions, see the Ekofil manual (In Spanish).

Users are expected to maintain the filter in accordance with the instructions found in the Ekofil manual (in Spanish). For technical support, Ekofil has a customer service line.

The lifetime of Ekofil filters is around 2.5  to 3 years. After this time the filter unit must be replaced. Each Ekofil filter is marked with a unique code that allows the user to know the date of fabrication. Ekofil filters have a guarantee of 36 months (3 years). ^{Interview with representative}

Testing for microbial elimination performed by Biocenter laboratory found 100 % removal of fecal coliforms, total coliforms, E. coli, and mesophilic aerobic bacteria. Testing by Universidad Santiago de Cali found that this filter can reduce 90% mercury and 93% of lead in the raw water.

No known risks are related to the use of this product. No dangerous chemicals are used in its manufacturing. ^{Interview with representative}