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Biosand Filter Construction Manual Adaptations

Resources adapted from the Biosand Filter Construction Manual

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Languages

BurmeseKarenNepaliThai

Regions

South East Asia

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8 Key Filter Performance Points

Learn about the 8 Key Filter Performance Points for your Biosand Filter

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Biosand Filter Construction Considerations

Learn about some considerations for constructing a Biosand filter

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Biosand Filter Overview

Learn about the Biosand filters components and important considerations

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Steps to Install a Biosand Filter

This document discusses things to consider and the steps to follow when installing a Biosand Filter.

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How to Clean a Biosand Filter

Learn how to clean a Biosand filter using the swirl and dump method.

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How Does the Biosand Filter Make Water Safe?

Learn about the Biosand filter removal mechanisms that make drinking water safe.

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How to Use the Biosand Filter

Learn how to use the Biosand filter.

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Media and Mold Preparation

Learn about Biosand filter media and mold preparation

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Features of the Bio-Sand Filter

Learn about 9 features (fun facts) of the Biosand Filter.

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Biosand Filter Installation Instructions

Learn about the process of installation for a Biosand Filter.

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Biosand Filter Introduction

An introduction to the Biosand filter.

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Considerations for Biosand Filter Operation

learn about considerations for Biosand Filter Operation

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Biosand Filter Use and Maintenance Poster

This poster depicts the proper use and maintenance of a biosand filter.

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Biosand Filter Daily Usage and First Installation - Thai

Learn about how to install, use and maintain a biosand filter. Created in Thai by Rain Tree Foundation

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How does the biosand filter remove pathogens from water? - Thai

This poster depicts the various methods in which pathogens are removed from water inside the biosand filter. This poster was created in Thai by Rain Tree Foundation

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What is a biosand filter? - Thai

This poster gives an overview of what a biosand filter is, and how it works. Poster created in Thai by Rain Tree Foundation.

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What is the function of each part of the biosand filter? - Thai

This poster depicts and describes the function of each component of the biosand filter. This poster was create in Thai by Rain Tree Foundation.

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Components of the Biosand Filter

This poster depicts the components of the biosand filter. This poster was created in Thai by Rain Tree Foundation.

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