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  1. dhdoyle

    South America / Ecuador water usage?

    Hi! My management occasionally asks really odd questions. I've been asked to scope (ie, guess) the size of a municipal water and wastewater project in Ecuador. Unfortunately, there is apparently only one operating municipal sewage treatment plant in the country. In addition, this isn't really...
  2. dhdoyle

    Actiflo- Any Experience?

    So Paul sez: > We are about to comission a new Actiflo clarifier (60 > MLD)to treat potable water and was wondering if anyone > had any experience (usefull tips or things to watch out > for) with running one. Hi! Sorry for the delay in replying. I don't visit here as often as I would like. My...
  3. dhdoyle

    Basic disinfection of potable water in 3rd world

    So Brianslater sez: > You say Im trying too hard, but in fact, calcium deficiency is a problem here because everyone drinks > rainwater and its not so clever for growing kids who get bone problems in some areas. > Hardened water would solve the problem. OOps! I didn't mean that calcium...
  4. dhdoyle

    Basic disinfection of potable water in 3rd world

    So Brianslater sez: > The water comes out crystal clear and the only problem i now have to solve is a simple way to put natural > minerals into the water (calcium in particular) > Any ideas here? no-one has solved this one (like take 1kg of calcium bicarbonate and throw into the tank > - wont...
  5. dhdoyle

    Basic disinfection of potable water in 3rd world

    Hi all, A couple comments to summarize: 1. A solution starts with basic sanitation. You need to show the women the benefits of lifestyle changes like controlling human and animal waste, hand washing, soap, etc. Container and water disinfection isn't as effective when the living area and people...
  6. dhdoyle

    Basic disinfection of potable water in 3rd world

    So Bris said: > I guess that you are looking in the wrong places You might be right. It sounds like brianslater is actually looking for an improvised / field-expedient / survival / type of technology, rather than a village system that might build on some existing infrastructure (like power) If...
  7. dhdoyle

    Basic disinfection of potable water in 3rd world

    > What I cant understand is why these simple remedies are > not recommended as reasonable practice under the > prevailing circumstances? Yeah, I can understand that... If I recall correctly, the MIOX process (www.miox.com) was developed as a low-tech, expedient purification process. I can't...
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