Desalination unit – DIY Pure Water

Becoming self sufficient at desalination is now a real possibility for people with very few resources. This is affordable desalination for developing countries.

DIY Desalination unit Some rural families in developing counties drink water from wells which are sometimes too salty, and salt can not be removed by filters. The Church Mission Society (CMS) developed this design for families to become self sufficient at desalination within limiting financial and material constraints.

The DIY Desalination unit is for people who have only salty water to drink. It has been designed to enable families living in mud walled, grass thatched houses in the desert areas of Pakistan, to be self sufficient at desalinating well water. This design was released in the hope that people in need will be taught in other places around the world, initially by development organisations, then by each other.

For those living in volatile and harsh conditions, becoming self-sufficient in new areas provides vital stability. By designing new ways to become self sufficient and passing on these ideas, we also pass on some excellent values. People discover hidden worth in what they already have and are able to grow in dignity and strength as they pass on their new skills to others. By introducing nothing more than an appropriate idea, we also help people become less reliant on outside materials and resources.

For details about how to build a DIY Desalination unit please download the files listed below:

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