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BioSand Filter

High-quality filtered well-water for your building or home

Are you looking to increase the water quality in your building or home by filtering well-water? Our BioSand Filter is the perfect solution. Based on Canadian design, the filter removes bacteria, iron and turbidity, making the water clean and safe to drink.

Why filter your well-water?

Aside from causing water-related diseases, un-filtered well water can cause multiple problems. The water is hard, stains clothing, damages pipes and fixtures, reduces solar water heater effectiveness and lifespan, and ruins the white color of sinks, showers, and toilets.
With the installation of one of these simple filters, these problems can be solved immediately.
Cost-effective

SmartPaani offers large biosand filters in the following sizes:

  • BSF 300 – 120 liters per hour
  • BSF 500 – 150 liters per hour
  • BSF 750 – 300 liters per hour
  • BSF 1000 – 400 liters per hour

FAQ

A BioSand Filter is a simple and effective water filtration system that uses layers of sand and gravel of various grade to remove impurities from water.

A BioSand filter uses physical and biological processes to remove impurities such as dirt, sediments etc. and harmful organisms, making the water clean and safe for use allowing water to trickle through layers of sand and gravel. It’s an affordable and sustainable way to improve water quality for households and communities.

• Easy to use and maintain
• Made with local available materials
• Requires no electricity or specialized equipment
• Effectively removes contaminants from water
• No hassle to replace the filter media timely
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly

Some of the common impurities that a BioSand Filter can remove include:
• Pathogens: BSF can remove bacteria, and other micro-organisms that can cause water-borne diseases.
• Suspended Solids: The filter can trap suspended particles, sediment, and turbidity, resulting in clearer and cleaner water.
• Dissolved Metals: BioSand Filters can reduce the concentration of certain dissolved metals, such as iron and manganese, improving the taste and odor of the water.
• Turbidity: The filter helps in reducing the cloudiness or haziness caused by suspended particles, improving the visual clarity of the water.

Cleaning and maintaining a SmartPaani BioSand Filter (BSF) is crucial to ensure its efficient performance. To clean and maintain your BioSand Filter, you should:
1. Gently disturb the top layer (2” of the filter media) with fingers periodically or as suggested by the technical team and
2. Keep the filter enclosed to prevent contamination
SmartPaani also offers free maintenance services after installation, providing customers with a manual for self-maintenance. Alternatively, we also provide annual maintenance services.
Regular and proactive maintenance will ensure the longevity and efficiency of the BSF in providing clean and safe water.

While effective in removing many types of contaminants, a BioSand Filter may not be able to remove all impurities from water. It is important to test your filtered water regularly to ensure its safety for consumption. Additionally, a BioSand Filter may not be suitable for filtering large quantities of water or highly contaminated sources.
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