Monthly Archives: November 2012

Slow sand filter construction and operation with roof water harvesting

More information. This is very important. The two most recently set up slow sand filters in operation here have some important lessons to be considered. In extreme cases, a diverter by itself, will not be enough of a pre-filter: Turbid … Continue reading

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slow sand filter construction techniques

This is yet another update on what has been learned regarding the construction and operation of a small slow sand water filter. These are issues that stand out after experience building, testing, and operating small slow sand filters over the … Continue reading

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Testing the water from a slow sand filter

Some of the water quality tests done here on filter 4 and 5 are done. These tests were done with the testing kits available from Micrology Labs. The interpretation of the results of our tests are posted here along with … Continue reading

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