Biosand Filter as a Household Water Treatment Technology in Ghana and its Eco-business Potential
Hogarh, Jonathan N. (2015). Biosand Filter as a Household Water Treatment Technology in Ghana and its Eco-business Potential. UNU-INRA Working Paper. United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa.
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Sub-type Working paper Author Hogarh, Jonathan N. Editor Nutakor, Praise Title Biosand Filter as a Household Water Treatment Technology in Ghana and its Eco-business Potential Series Title UNU-INRA Working Paper Volume/Issue No. 12 Publication Date 2015-12-14 Place of Publication Accra Publisher United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa Pages viii, 34 Language eng Abstract Biosand filter basically applies a system of sand, gravels and biologically active microorganisms to remove unwanted substances from drinking water. Field trials of the biosand filter for domestic water treatment in rural communities have shown remarkable health gains from its application. As such, there are calls to scale up its application in developing countries. This study investigated factors that may influence the acceptability of the biosand filter at the household level in rural communities in Ghana. The study further applied lifecycle environmental and cost assessments to analyse the eco-efficiency potential of the biosand filter and examined prospects of leveraging this potential for green business development. The key demographic and socio-economic indicators of biosand filter acceptability related to gender, age, education and wealth. Females showed greater interest in the biosand filter, while discrete increase in age, relative advancement in education and economic status of respondents may each increase the prospects of purchasing biosand filter. Compared to local sachet water production, which was considered as a quasi-alternative to the biosand filter, it was established that the latter has superior eco-efficiency, provided quite comparable profitability and potentially viable for eco-business development. UNBIS Thesaurus WATER TREATMENT
RURAL WATER SUPPLYCopyright Holder United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa Copyright Year 2015 Copyright type Fair use permitted ISBN 9789988633073 -
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