Performance of Locally Produced Ceramic Pot Filters for Drinking Water Treatment in Rwanda

International Journal of Applied Chemistry

© 2018 by SSRG - IJAC Journal

Volume 5 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : David Murindababisha, Vedaste Havugimana, Honorine Mutezinka, Domithile Nimukuze

10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V5I3P103

How to Cite?

David Murindababisha, Vedaste Havugimana, Honorine Mutezinka, Domithile Nimukuze, "Performance of Locally Produced Ceramic Pot Filters for Drinking Water Treatment in Rwanda," SSRG International Journal of Applied Chemistry, vol. 5,  no. 3, pp. 10-14, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V5I3P103

Abstract:

Global water safety is facing great challenges due to increased population and demand. Ceramic water filters can be a solution at the household level drinking water treatment, now they are made and used in Rwanda. However, no scientific studies have been conducted to find out the performance of ceramic pot filters made in Rwanda. The aim of this study was to determine the performance of ceramic pot filter produced by Rwandan local potters. Water samples were collected from Nyirambaragasa stream. Turbidity, electrical conductivity, dissolved solids, pH, heavy metals, hardness and alkalinity were analyzed before and after filtration with ceramic pot filter. The results showed that after filtration pH, electrical conductivity and dissolved solids were increased. Turbidity and alkalinity were decreased. Sample water showed absence of chromium (Cr) and copper (Cu). Iron, Manganese and Zinc were decreased and they were in the range of WHO guideline for drinking water. Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) were decreased but they were above WHO guideline. The ceramic pot filter made by Rwandan local potters showed the major potential to be used for drinking water treatment in rural areas mainly for its low operational level and maintenance requirements

Keywords:

Rwanda, Ceramic pot filter, Drinking water, Water treatment

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