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Potable water from a DIY slow sand filter?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by filter_guy

We have had a number of questions, over the past 5 years, about drinking the water from the slow sand filters described on this blog and on the websites associated with this blog. I’ve responded periodically to each comment, but … Continue reading →

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Slow sand filter study: lessons learned

Posted on April 18, 2013 by filter_guy

We were recently contacted by a local water district representative regarding setting up some slow sand filters for schools’ irrigation water supply. They wanted a “green” “sustainable” technology to filter water from their rainwater / roofwater harvesting system. In speaking … Continue reading →

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