MODULE, household WATER TREATMENT, consumables
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MODULE, household WATER TREATMENT, consumables
Definition
Module containing the necessary consumable for household water treatment (treatment of sweet water, including turbid surface water. Not to be used for brackish or salty water.)
Part of the kit KWATKHHWT1- KIT, household WATER TREATMENT, 1000 families, 2 months
Indications
The kit is composed of 3 modules with all necessary items for pre-treatment, treatment and quality monitoring of water at household level.
It is aimed to be used in emergency situations where the raw water quality is unknown and/or centralized water distribution is not applicable. To be used where there is no other alternative available.
Specifications
Components
Code | Label (English) | Quantity |
CWATDISINT2 | CHLORINE, 20mg, NaDCC 33mg, for disinfection 5l water, tab | 240000 |
CWATTREAFG2 | WATER PURIFIER (P&G) flocculant, for 10l, 240 sachets | 1000 |
Instructions for use
Read the practical guide "household water treatment handbook" 2015 T.B. (Technical Briefs) chapters 1 and 2 before starting.
T.B. chapter 1 describes the pre-test to be performed before the distribution as it will indicate whether the full treatment (pre-treatment + disinfection) is required and if both chemical consumables must be distributed.
To ensure appropriation of the kit and use of treatment it is essential to combine distribution and demonstration and use sensitisation tools. Follow the distribution procedure described in T.B. chapter 4.