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- Flow rate requirement between 6 and 100 L/s (in Honduras this corresponds to a population size of between 1500 and 30,000 people). Note that we are working to extend this flow rate range in both directions to accommodate a wider range of community sizes.
- Water source with turbidity frequently above 5 NTU
- Water quality issues limited to turbidity and pathogens.
- Ideally the water supply network is designed such that a single water treatment plant can serve the entire community. Neighborhood taps or kiosk operation has not yet been tested.
- Ideally the water source is at a higher elevation than the community. In this case the entire system can be designed to be powered by gravity. If the water source is not at a high enough elevation then pumping must be included and the maintenance costs will be higher. AguaClara does not currently provide design guidance for pumped systems.
Community Requirements for an AguaClara Drinking Water Treatment Plant
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