Filtration Method: Biosand Filter
Learn about the advantages and limitations of using a Biosand filter in a point-of-use water treatment system.
This module is part of a series on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage, and program implementation options available to suit different contexts.
Filtration Method: Biosand Filter
Learn about the advantages and limitations of using a Biosand filter in a point-of-use water treatment system.
This module is part of a series on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage, and program implementation options available to suit different contexts.
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