"Gravity and Dual Porosity Hydro-Purifying System"

Authors

  • Coleen Moira O. Sarmiento

Keywords:

calcium carbonate, eggshell, gravity, water quality, alkalinity

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Every kind of community has its own genuine needs that require specific resolutions. Living in highlands associates a different kind of problems with the needs of society like the source of water. Tagaytay is also experiencing this kind of difficulty where the water is not enough to supply all the major establishments and households in the vicinity. This project will provide more sufficient and safe drinking water for everyday consumptions. As there is an increasing number of infrastructures in Tagaytay, it comes with the great demand for water supply. It is evident that Tagaytay does not have a natural water source and is only depending on neighboring towns and provinces. Using rainwater as a supporting source of potable water is a reliable solution for various water problems. Rather than allowing rainwater to run off, accumulation and storage of rainwater may be reused on-site. Cleaning and cooking can also be at ease with much sustenance of clean water.

 

METHODS

The project will be useful to Tagaytay City Science National High School. The "Gravity and Dual Porosity Hydro-Purifying System" uses rainwater as its source that will give the school its own water supply. The system also alkalinizes the water which makes it safe to drink and beneficial to the health of the students and school personnel that will use the drinking faucet. Imitating nature's own processes to filter water. The system requires no chemicals and low energy to clean the water. The whole process only needs power for the pumps to collect the treated water in a storage tank and lift the water to the drinking faucet.

 

RESULTS

After the water quality analysis, the results showed that rainwater was purified and can be used for drinking water. Through the use of the calcium carbonate of layers of eggshells and stones to increase the alkalinity level, it showed a good result.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The study showed a favorable result due to the ability of the eggshell to purify rainwater and turn it into a portable one. Eggshell, as the innovation of this study and as the alternative for calcite stones, proved that it can remove harmful substances from the water. Also, the study showed that water has a higher alkalinity level that is beneficial to a person's health.

Published

2019-01-18