So, after some discussion on how to actually build the water filter, we built it, and it definitely works at least to some degree. We got as far as almost draining all the clean water through. This week we have to design a system for testing the water, as well as the secondary filter the clay pot.

Still haven't figured out how to do pics on here, but as soon as I do, I will post pics of the filter as well.

Hey Guys,

Little bit late but I would like to update one what happened at the Dec 7 meeting. We got our research together, and we did some designing. I have 6 designs that I will upload done by the students. The Students decided to Use a two part water filter, which uses a sand filter, and then a clay filter before being fully cleaned. The first step was to design and build the sand filter, and doing the clay part afterwards. Read on to the next post to find out what happened when we came back from holidays.

SJ

So the plan was to start building the water filter on the 11th of January, but it proved impossible to get our supplies by the 11th so it was moved back till the 25th. Instead Dave Damberger a long term intern in Zambia came and did a presentation for us, and then we went over our design again and worked out some issues. These designs will be posted as soon as I get them small enough to post. After the 25th I will post again to let you know how everything went with the building!

SJ