Solar Water Filters Quench Iraqi Villages

Most of the video and photos coming out of the war in Iraq revolve around urban areas such as Baghdad, Tikrit, or Fallujah. But there are small, remote villages in Iraq as well, and many rural residents have had problems finding potable water since much of the country’s infrastructure collapsed with the onset of war.

Enter the Commander’s Emergency Relief Program (CERP), which is embracing solar technology to solve water issues for these remote areas where drinking water is still an inconsistent commodity. CERP’s answer consists of placing solar water filters alongside a water canal in or near the villages. Residents can then drink or fill up on fresh, potable water.

Each purifier runs on solar energy alone and can provide daily water for up to 200 local residents. The latest installment brings the total number of solar filters installed by the U.S. armed forces in Iraq at six, with more to come.

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Posted on March 18th in Solar News by Dan.