Water for Kampala
Background
For people with diabetes, there is a significant risk of dehydration because high blood glucose levels deplete fluids in the body. With a lack of knowledge, many diabetic individuals fail to drink the recommended daily amount and will experience the symptoms of ketoacidosis and have a higher risk of hyperglycemia.
Our project focuses on creating a low-cost and effective method of providing diabetic individuals of Kampala with a prototype to help them self-manage their disease and encourage users to drinkwater.
In Kampala, 25% of all households do not have access to safe water sources.
"Over 20 million Ugandans lack access to a clean water source, resulting in negative health, social, economic, and environmental consequences." - SPOUTS
Our Solution
Using a two compartment system, the first compartment will focus on purification while the second compartment will serve as the filtration step. In addition, there will be a sensor system to track how much water is removed from the filter.
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The user adds a tablet of Calcium Hypochlorite to 1 gallon of water. This will purify the water.
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The water is poured through the top and passes through the initial wire mesh to remove particulates.
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Water fills the drip container and excess flows into the main compartment.
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The water drips for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes the water level will rise and start the siphon
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The water flows through activated charcoal which removes impurities.
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Water ends up in the last container and is drinkable through the sensor spout which would indicate how much water is taken out with 3 lights.
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