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Opure: Safe handling of drinking water

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Project TitleOpure: Safe handling of drinking water
Track CodeP2644
Short DescriptionSafe drinking water is a major issue in most developing countries, where improvements in its use, management and quality are greatly needed. We propose a design of jar which keeps clean water clean while helping users to adopt good habits.
AbstractNone
 
Tagsclean technology, food & nutrition, food science, human & social sciences
 
Posted DateOct 28, 2008 5:28 AM

Description

Opure helps tackle this problem by keeping clean drinking water during the whole daily task. It is not a purifier, so there are no filters to change. It provides a simple solution that is both affordable and effective.

Opure ensures safe handling of drinking water from its source to consumption. There is no contamination when being filled and it protects the water from contamination during transportation and storage.The system is used directly by end-users, helping them adopt good habits.

Background

Safe drinking water is a major issue in most developing countries, where improvements in its use, management and quality are greatly needed.

4 million people die worldwide every year due to water related diseases

 

Causes include:

- Lack of education regarding safe practices
- Poverty, which limits access to hygiene products
- Degradation of drinking water and sanitation

Opportunity

Interested in improving the quality of life of millions of people? Contact us!

Offerings

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