Bamboo Filtration Bottle

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Destruction of the world's forests resulted to worldwide shortage of potable drinking water. Although filtration systems are abundant; they are costly and require complex physical set up. In this study, the researchers intend to determine the potential of bamboo for deep well water filtration.

METHODS

Experimental research was used. Several set ups were made until the ideal materials and set up were identified. Water samples were tested in the laboratory before and after filtration to determine the effect of bamboo filtration. The outcome of the experiments was recorded in a journal.

RESULTS

Laboratory results show a reduction in the heterotrophic plate count with bamboo filtration. Heterotrophic bacteria cause health risks to humans. Moreover, improvement in the physical characteristics of water was also observed.

DISCUSSIONS

Bamboo, a renewable resource, abundantly grows in tropical areas and have filtration properties. Filtration of drinking water does not always need sophisticated water filtration facility as indigenous materials are also useful, affordable and effective.