The AquaPak uses cloth roughing filtration and solar disinfection to treat contaminated water. It is made from low cost polyethylene plastic (also used in food preparation boiling bags) with UV inhibitors added, and air-filled bubble pack sheeting (originally developed for the packing industry), the AquaPak can heat water to temperatures up to 65 degrees Celsius, a temperature that will kill waterborne pathogens using only sunlight. The AquaPak employs a reusable sealed glass tube indicator, called WAPI, filled with coloured wax at one end that melts when heated to the required temperature, indicating the completion of the pasteurization process. Depending on the availability of sunlight throughout the day, an AquaPak can produce up to 10 litres of water per day.
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AquaPak is only effective for microbiologically contaminated water, so it should be used in combination with other treatment methods when input water is contaminated with specific chemical substances.
The AquaPak was first developed 10 years ago. Since then, it has been tested and used in 57 countries.
==Suitable conditions==
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- Effectiveness not affected by turbidity <br> Inexpensive to manufacture (US$ 2,00) <br> - Simple operation, locally manufacture <br> - Utilization of renewable energy source: solar energy <br> - Elevate life quality such as job creation and local economy development in area where local manufacturing scheme is implemented
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- It only works on sunny days <br> - Time involved in treating the water
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==History and social context==
The AquaPak was first developed 10 years ago. Since then it has been tested used in 57 countries.
==Suitable conditions ==
The AquaPak is specifically developed for individual use. It requires lots of sunlight. Users should carry [[Chlorine (NaDCC)|chlorine tablets]] supplies in case of insufficient sunlight.
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AquaPak is only effective for microbiologically contaminated water, so it should be used in combination with other treatment methods when Input water is contaminated with specific chemical substances
==Technical specification==
====Operation==Construction, operations and maintenance==
Water is filled into the AquaPak and then places it in direct sunlight for at least three hours. To ensure complete pasteurization it is important that the orange wax in the WAPI completely melts and becomes clear indicating 65°C has been reached
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==CostCosts==
Depending on the manufacturing cost. Although a target is set at US$ 2,00 per unit.
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==Acknowledgements==
This article is based on a factsheet from Aqua For All…..
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