Pond Sand Filtration (PSF)

Pond Sand Filter (PSF) is a sand filter that treats surface water where brick chips (khoa) and sand chambers are arranged in series in the unit. It is an alternative and popular option for potable water supply in coastal belts and arsenic-prone areas.

Benefit for the User

• Collect water from natural ponds for drinking purposes
• Cost-effective and practical solution to ease the water crisis
• Less maintenance cost with no energy requirement

Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation

Accessible adaptation technology for those areas where drinkable water sources are declining due to saline water intrusion or arsenic pollution.

Regional Feasibility

Coastal belt like Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Barguna, Patuakhali etc. and arsenic-prone areas like Chandpur, Munshiganj, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Noakhali, Comilla, Faridpur, Shariatpur, Meherpur, etc.

Cost

100,000-120,000 BDT for standard structure (1000 Liter Filter tank with reservoir)