Agriculture
January 2, 2024
WateROAM ROAMfilter Lite
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wateroam
Updated on January 16, 2024
·Created on September 27, 2018
ROAMfilter Plus is a simple, portable ultrafilter system designed for rural and disaster-stricken communities without electricity.
Roamfilter Plus is a water filtration system designed for the development of rural and disaster-struck areas. It is a lightweight, simple and durable system which can produce more than 250 litres of clean water per hour. An introduction video about WateROAM filter Plus is also available.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$250.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Community
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Partners include NUS, Singapore Red Cross, Relief Singapore, PUB, World Vision, Shell, Spring Singapore.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Manufactured by WaterROAM.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product from the manufacturers directly.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Description of the combined methods
Ultrafiltration
Manufacturer-specified water treatment rate (L/hr)
200 L/hr
Bacteria reduction
6 log
Virus reduction
4 log
Protozoa reduction
Unknown
Heavy metals and/or arsenic reduction
Unknown
Maximum recommended influent turbidity level (NTU)
Unknown
Effluent turbidity levels (NTU)
Unknown
Safe water storage capacity (L)
None
Manufacturer-specified lifetime volume (L)
N/A
Consumables
Filter cartridge
Design Specifications
The product can operate as handpump, solar pump, pedal pump, gravity fed or tap pressure and doesn't require electricity. The product schematics are as follows: Filter: ultrafilteration up to 0.02 microns Weight: 2.7 kg (System, dry weight); 3.2 kg (with packaging) Dimensions: 10 x 16 x 73 cm (system); 20 x 20 x 75 cm(with packaging) Pressure: 1.5 bar max Operational pH: 3-10 Flow rate: 200L/hr (handpump)
Technical Support
Contact the manufacturers or visit their Singapore office
Replacement Components
Filter cartridge in 1-2 yrs; available by the manufacturer.
Lifecycle
Depending on the input water quality and the frequency of maintenance, the filter can last for to 2 years. Replaceable filter cartridge can extend the lifespan.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
This includes product being simple, lightweight, safe and durable.
Vetted Performance Status
Tested by manufacturer
Safety
Sea water can not be filtered by the product
Complementary Technical Systems
Safe water storage units, products reducing chemical contents.
Academic Research and References
This product is discussed in the following paper:
Pooi, C.K., Ng, H.Y., Review of low-cost point-of-use water treatment technologies for developing communities, Clean Water, 2018, 1:11.
“Portable water filters for emergencies and rural development,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/
“Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making a difference,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/partners.html
Goal 6. (n.d.). Sdgs.un.org. Available: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6
Wateroam.com. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/uploads/2/8/6/0/28600353/roamfilter%E2%84%A2_plus__brochure.pdf
“Wateroam HQ,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/contact.html
“ROAMfilter Plus, a simple water shortage solution,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/roamfilter-plus.html
Wateroam, “ROAMfilter Plus Introduction,” 04-Mar-2016. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6l_Kcwh8ow
M. S. A. Greentech, “Roamfilter plus,” 08-Jan-2018. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URWYBXGpEfQ
“Facebook,” Facebook.com. Available: https://www.facebook.com/wateroamsg/
“See Wateroam’s impact in reducing the shortage of water,” WATEROAM. Available: https://www.wateroam.com/our-impact.html
Compliance with regulations
The filter is NSF certified
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
Videos available on the product introduction and use.
Latest updates available on their Facebook page.
Product donated in refugee camps, disaster relief and villages
Awards received by the product- Best Innovation Award(ASEAN Impact Challenge, 2016), UN Young Leader Representative(Sustainable Development Goals for Clean Water and Sanitation, 2017)
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