For it’s ‘Safe Water for Every Child‘ program Disaster Aid Australia from 2026 will use the SmartAid UltraFilter.
Each unit can provide 10,000 litres of clean, bacteria free water for ten years.
That is enough for a village of 700 people or a school with 1,000 pupils
After ten years the filter performance is expected to reduce so eventually a new membrane will need to be installed.
Working with Communities
For permanent installations Disaster Aid Australia work in partnership with the beneficiaries of each project.
The Community’s Role
We consult with communities, and schools to ensure that they:
- Understand and want the Safe Water Filter solution;
- Are prepared to build a small building to protect the Safe Water Filter;
- Will provide free labour during the installation;
- Carry out the daily cleaning;
- Be responsible for the membrane replacement in 10 years time.
Disaster Aid Australia’s Role
Disaster Aid Australia will provide:
- The Safe Water Filter including shipping;
- A grant for the local purchase of pipes, tanks and valves;
- Project management for the installation;
- Training and ongoing technical support.
This role ensures the community have ‘Ownership’ of the completed installation.
Sponsorship
Individuals, Service Clubs and Companies can sponsor an installation as part of one of our existing projects for AU$6,000.
Contact us at admin@disasteraidaustralia.org.au to find out more.