AquaTower
Water Filtration System

Safe Water Solutions for Schools

Planet Water Foundation’s AquaTower solution has been deployed in over 2,000 schools, providing children with access to safe drinking water and handwashing infrastructure supported with an activity-based hygiene education program.

Planet Water Foundation AquaTower community water filtration system

AquaTower - Water Filtration Solution

Key Features

A gravity-based filtration system that can operate without the need for external power.

Three-stage water filtration incorporating ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membrane technology and activated carbon for enhanced water quality.

Six, safe drinking water access points with integral liquid soap dispensers for hand washing.

A very simple operation and maintenance process.

Produces 1,000 liters of drinking water per hour – capable of supporting the daily drinking water requirements of up to 1,800 people.

Drinking Water

The AquaTower’s water filtration system removes pathogens including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasitic worms, viruses, and other contaminates greater than 0.01 micron in size to produce clean, safe drinking water for school children.

Handwashing

Integrated into the base of every AquaTower are handwashing stations with integrated soap dispensers that provide the recipient school with a key facility for students to use on a daily basis. Handwashing awareness and best practices are also reinforced through educational messaging on banners attached to the AquaTower.