PUR Water Purifier Description
Description
PUR Purifier of Water is both a flocculant and disinfectant that can separate particles and organisms from the water and kill microbes after 30 minutes. The water is then filtered through a cloth to remove the debris. The powdered product, which includes ferric sulphate and calcium hypochlorite, is delivered in small sachets.
PUR Purifier of Water is both a flocculant and disinfectant that can separate particles and organisms from the water and kill microbes after 30 minutes. The water is then filtered through a cloth to remove the debris. The powdered product, which includes ferric sulphate and calcium hypochlorite, is delivered in small sachets.
Performance
The PUR Water Purifier has been field tested in six
developing countries. Laboratory tests have shown
it is effective in removing microbial and arsenic
contaminants.
Benefits & Drawbacks
Benefits
- Simple to use
- Clinically proven
- Measurable chlorine residual
- Comparatively expensive
- Issues with user acceptance
Costs
Capital Costs: 0.05¢ per sachet, $80.00 US per year
Contact Information
Safe Drinking Water Corporate
Sustainable Development
The Procter & Gamble Company
Greg S. Allgood, MSPH, Ph.D., Associate Director
Email: allgood [dot] gs [at] pg [dot] com
The Procter & Gamble Company
Greg S. Allgood, MSPH, Ph.D., Associate Director
Email: allgood [dot] gs [at] pg [dot] com
