Open Water

Yesterday, March 22, was Water Day.

6 billion people inhabit the world - 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and 2.6 billion lack access to basic sanitation

Human Development Report 2006

Innovate or Die - Aquaduct: Mobile Filtration Vehicle

The Aquaduct is pedal powered vehicle that transports, filters, and stores water for the developing world. A peristaltic pump attached to the pedal crank draws water from a large tank, through a filter, to a smaller clean tank. The clean tank is removable and closed for contamination-free home storage and use. A clutch engages and disengages the drive belt from the pedal crank, enabling the rider to filter the water while traveling or while stationary. More information here.