Gravity Water

Gravity Water is a rainwater harvesting system service provider.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Gravity Water is a rainwater harvesting system delivery service organization that prioritizes local materials and labor to install systems. The organization installs water filtration into each system installed.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Gravity Water

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The cost of the system depends on the location and size of the system installed.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

RWC Rainwater Harvesting System, Isla Urbana Chaac Kit

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Community buildings and schools in rural settings

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is produced by local contractors in each country of interest.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open-source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is distributed by Gravity Water.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

By 2020, 24 systems had been installed.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of delivery service

Rainwater harvesting system with filtration

Water source type

Description of water source

Rainwater

Integrated treatment (yes/no)

Does this service incorporated water treatment methods?

Yes

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Gravity Water installs rainwater harvesting systems unique to each project and country. Each system is installed with a three-tier filtration system. Pre-filtration first takes place with a 5-micron carbon block filter to remove microbes and particulates. A second 5-micron carbon block filter provides secondary filtration to this end. Finally, a 0.1-micron hollow-membrane water filter is used to remove the remaining microbial life.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Each design is custom-made.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Micro-filtration within the system.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The Gravity Water tank system is composed of a three-tier filtration system is designed to remove particulates, lead, heavy metals, chemicals, and all odor and taste associated with the water that enters the water tank system (5-micron carbon block filter ) and to remove 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as Salmonella, cholera and E. coli and 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium (0.1-micron hollow-membrane water filter).

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Gravity Water

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The cost of the system depends on the location and size of the system installed.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

RWC Rainwater Harvesting System, Isla Urbana Chaac Kit

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Community buildings and schools in rural settings

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is produced by local contractors in each country of interest.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open-source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

This product is distributed by Gravity Water.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

By 2020, 24 systems had been installed.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of delivery service

Rainwater harvesting system with filtration

Water source type

Description of water source

Rainwater

Integrated treatment (yes/no)

Does this service incorporated water treatment methods?

Yes

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Each design is custom-made.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Micro-filtration within the system.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

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