Waterbackpack PAUL
Prof. Franz-Bernd Frechen
WaterBackPack PAUL is a community water filter system.
WaterBackPack PAUL (Potable Aqua Unit for Living) is a 20 kg transportable small-scale water purification system designed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. F.-B. Frechen to serve several families or a small village. This product was developed primarily for humanitarian responses. The filtration capacity of the system ranges from 1,200 L/day to 5,000 L/day, and it can provide drinking water capacity for up to 400 people. The system has a gravity-driven ultrafilter membrane with the ability to remove bacteria and viruses up to 99.99% i.e. log 4.
Africa, Asia and The Americas.
As of 2020, WaterBackPack PAUL systems have been implemented in 85 countries. In most cases the product has been donated by local or international organizations such as: Welthungerhilfe, Probono, Shanti Leprahilfe and many more. This product is also available at the online market India Mart.
The unit price provided by Prof. Franz-Bernd Frechen is 1,730 USD (1,600 € ). Converted of May 2020 However, the total cost is estimated to be 3,700 USD (3,400€ ) including capital, operational, and maintenance cost for over 10+ years.
Primary competitors include Grifaid family filter, PAULA, Life Straw Community, Aquabox, LIFESAVER jerrycan, Perfector E-system, and Sky hydrant water filtration unit.
Goal 6 : Clean water and sanitation
Small communities, schools, hospitals, and corporate houses.
