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January 11, 2024
Kohler Clarity Water Filter
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Updated on December 29, 2023
·Created on August 3, 2016
LifeWell Water filter is a portable 10-L hollow fiber ultrafiltration unit.
LifeWell is a water filter consisting of a 10-liter water bag and a detachable hollow fiber UF filter. It is capable of removing log 6 of all pathogens from untreated water i.e. 99.9999% removal which includes e. Coli, campylobacter, vibrio cholera, pseudomonas aeruginosa, shigella, and salmonella. It is mainly designed for use in developing countries and for disaster response.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Market Suggested Retail Price
$12.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household, Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
The distributor for this product is Real Relief Way.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Sawyer Point ZeroTwo Water Purifier, Grifaid Family Filter, VF 100 Village Bucket Filter, Aqusafe Filters, Tapp™ Filter, WateROAM ROAMfilter Lite, and Sawyer PointOne Filter.
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass-produced in China. Interview with representative
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
This product is manufactured in China and sold to wholesalers and NGOs around the world. Interview with representative
Distributions to Date Status
As of 2018, approximately 100,000 units have been distributed. Interview with representative
Target use case
Household use
Manufacturer-specified flow rate (L/hr)
6
Bacteria reduction
6 log
Type of membrane filtration
Ultrafiltration
Virus reduction
Not tested
Protozoa reduction
Not tested
Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction
Unknown
Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)
Unknown
Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)
Not tested
Material of construction
It consists of a water bag (PVC sheet), a UF filter (Polysulfone), a carbon filter (GAC coconut 12×40 mesh) and a residue filter (Polypropylene).
Safe water storage capacity (L)
None
Manufacturer-specified lifetime volume (L)
Between 500 and 2000 L, depending on turbidity.
Design Specifications
LifeWell water purifier is a point of use portable filter that weighs around 460 grams and consists of a water bag (PVC sheet), a UF filter (Polysulfone), a carbon filter (GAC coconut 12×40 mesh) and a residue filter (PP). The initial flow rate of the filter is 0.1 liters per min and the water bag capacity is 10 liters. Water is filled in a 10 Liter water bag with the facility of large built-in handles which allows easy handling. The detachable hollow fiber UF filter, (9 x 3 x 13) cm that weighs 0.4 kg is then used to purify the water approximately 1000 liters before replacement.
Technical Support
Technical support provided by the local distributors.
Replacement Components
None
Lifecycle
Depending on the turbidity of the water, the product can filter between 500 and 2000 L. The end of life is indicated when there is no more flow. Users can perform a backflush to extend the life of the filter. Interview with representative
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
This filter was designed to reduce bacteria by 99.9999%.
Vetted Performance Status
No third-party organizations, only testing performed by the designer.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
Safe water storage container for treated water.
Academic Research and References
R. Relief, “Lifewell water filter – user instruction video (English),” 07-Sep-2015. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG_i06eHSf0
“Goal 6,” Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
The product is evaluated for removal of bacteria.
Other Information
User instruction video in English.
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