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SaWa Flex - Water Purification System
Many people around the world collect and store water in different containers before using it for drinking, cooking, and washing dishes.
Even when the water comes from a well, pump, or community water point, it can become contaminated with bacteria and viruses during collection, transport, and storage.
When people drink contaminated water, they can become very sick and develop diarrhoea, cholera and other waterborne diseases. These illnesses can cause dehydration, malnutrition, missed school and work and medical expenses.
The SAWA Flex bag offers a simple solution by using sunlight to disinfect stored water before it is consumed, helping families protect themselves from harmful bacteria and viruses without electricity, chemicals, or filters.
The SaWa Flex holds 6 liters of water and is an all-in-one purifer and storage that keep water safe for 3 days!
SaWa has limited maintainance and have a lifespan of 3 years+
How does it work:
SaWa Flex bag uses the Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) process. It harnesses UVA and UVB rays, plus solar heat, to kill harmful pathogens.
How to do:
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SaWa Flex is a reusable 6-litre water purification and storage solution using the Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) process. It uses sunlight to treat microbiologically contaminated water without electricity, fuel, chlorine or replacement filter cartridges. The Flex+ indicator measures actual UV exposure and tells the user when sufficient solar treatment has been reached.
SaWa meets WHO performance criteria.The process kills 99.99% bacteria, protozoa and virus in water.
Certified safe for drinking water contact by TÜV SÜD in accordance with EU Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004.
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