How Does the Biosand Filter Make Water Safe?
There are very, very small living creatures called microbes in water. They are so small you can’t see them with your eyes. Some of them make you sick when you drink them – these ones are called pathogens. The biosand filter removes almost all of the dirt and pathogens from water – up to 99%!
Learn about how the Biosand filter removes dirt and pathogens from the water to make drinking water safe.
This document is part of a series on Biosand Filter Construction Manual Adaptations touching on key considerations and instructions for Biosand filters (Nepali).
How Does the Biosand Filter Make Water Safe?
There are very, very small living creatures called microbes in water. They are so small you can’t see them with your eyes. Some of them make you sick when you drink them – these ones are called pathogens. The biosand filter removes almost all of the dirt and pathogens from water – up to 99%!
Learn about how the Biosand filter removes dirt and pathogens from the water to make drinking water safe.
This document is part of a series on Biosand Filter Construction Manual Adaptations touching on key considerations and instructions for Biosand filters (Nepali).
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