The .01 technology is derived from the hollow fiber membrane technology used in kidney dialysis. In order to improve both the filtration rates and longevity of the filter, they were dedicated to engineering something even more precise and rugged. To make it a superior solution, the fiber composition had to deliver exactly 0.1 and 0.02 micron filtration 100% of the time to ensure no bacteria would get through.  The membranes had to be sturdy enough to withstand backwashing which allows the filter to be cleaned and reused.

 

filter_solucion01The hollow fiber membrane filters are small, portable, easy-to-use, reliable, inexpensive, and can last a decade without needing to be replaced. The proprietary water filters are comprised of tiny “U” shaped micro-tubes that allow water to enter into their core through tiny micro-pores. The high number of those tiny tubes and their surface area allows the filter to have one of the fastest flow rates in the world. This high flow rate eliminates the need to store water, reducing the possibility of water contamination after the filtration process.

Each filter is certified for ABSOLUTE microns; that means there is no pore size larger than 0.1 in size. This makes it impossible for harmful bacteria, protozoa, or cysts like E. coli, Giradia, Vibrio cholerae and Salmonella typhi (which cause Cholera and Typhoid) to pass through the Sawyer PointONE™ biological filter. At 7 log (99.99999%) the filter attains the highest level of filtration available today.


The Need and The Solution
Results of the water test of the Río Guacalate – Sacatepéquez