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Project Implementers Workshop Reference Manual 2006 Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology #12, 2916 – 5th Ave N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2A 6K4 Telephone: (403)243-3285 Fax: (403) 243-6199 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cawst.org

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CAWST and its employees, contractors, directors and volunteers do not assume any responsibility for and make no warranty with respect to the results that may be obtained from the use of the information provided. Under ideal circumstances, the BioSand filter can produce drinking water of high quality. However, this can not always be assured or guaranteed due to variations in construction and installation of the filter. CAWST shall not be liable to anyone whatsoever for any damage resulting from reliance on any information provided in the document or attachments thereto. This also applies to the consumption of water from the BioSand filter. It should be noted that the BioSand filter can not be relied upon to remove certain or all forms of water contamination. CAWST and the authors hereby provide permission to reproduce all or portions of this manual with the intention of increasing the availability to those who need it. CAWST welcomes enquires from any individual or organization wishing to use any material from this manual for non-commercial purposes. Please address any correspondence to: Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) #12, 2916 – 5th Ave N.E. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2A 6K4 Telephone: (403) 243-3285 Fax: (403) 243-6199 Email: [email protected] Funding for the project which produced this manual was provided by Mount Royal College and Petro-Canada. We are thankful and appreciative of their support.

Table of Contents Glossary Section 1. Water and Sanitation Module 1.1 Global Perspectives Module 1.2 Water Cycle and Human Health Relationship Module 1.3 Water Epidemiology and Microbiology Module 1.4 Sanitation Module 1.5 Hygiene Module 1.6 Water Sources and Distribution Module 1.7 Water Qualities and Testing Module 1.8 Household Water Treatment Processes Module 1.9 Safe Water Storage Section 2. BioSand Filter Module 2.1 Introduction, Purpose and Design Appendix A: BioSand Filter – Specification Sheet Appendix B: BioSand Filter – Summary of all Lab and Field Tests Module 2.2 Filter Construction Appendix C: Steel Mold Drawings Appendix D: Steel Mold Fabrication Instructions Appendix E: Sieve Set Construction Manual Appendix F: Media Preparation Manual Appendix G: Concrete Filter Construction Manual Appendix H: Diffusers and Lids Manual Appendix I: Installation Operation & Maintenance Manual Section 3. Program Implementation Module 3.1 Dissemination Model and Program Implementation Module 3.2 Program Organizer Module 3.3 Micro Entrepreneur / Filter Technician Module 3.4 Community Steward Module 3.5 Local trainer Appendix J: FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions Appendix K: How to Use and Take Care of The BioSand Filter Appendix L: Filter Construction Checklist Appendix M: Installation Checklist Appendix N: Production Record Appendix O: Community Steward’s Home Visit Checklist Appendix P: Filter Inspection Record Appendix Q: Costing and Pricing Form Appendix R: Money IN Record Appendix S: Business Start-up Checklist Appendix T: Business Plan Template