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Created on August 3, 2016

LifeWell Water Filter

LifeWell Water filter is a portable 10-L hollow fiber ultrafiltration unit.

Developed By
  1. RealRelief
Tested By
  • None
Content Partners
Unknown

Author

Product Description

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.

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.

Product Schematics

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.

Comments from the Community

1 Comment

  1. Emily says:

    Target users: dense urban areas

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