Squirt Safewater Filter
SkyJuice Foundation

Solution Overview & Benefits
The SQUIRT is a lightweight, portable water filtration system created by the SkyJuice Foundation. Designed for simplicity, affordability, and resilience, it delivers safe water using proven hollow-fiber membrane technology that filters out bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. The unit operates without electricity or chemicals and is ideal for rapid deployment in disaster zones, rural communities, and informal settlements.
This system provides immediate access to safe water for up to 200 people per day. It requires minimal training and maintenance, and its durable plastic case ensures easy transport and storage. It is often used by NGOs, schools, and relief agencies in urgent or remote settings.
Key Benefits and Features:
- No electricity or chemicals required
- Removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.99% of viruses
- Produces up to 1,000 liters per day
- Lightweight and easily deployable
- Low maintenance with simple cleaning mechanism
- Ideal for small-scale use, schools, and emergency response
History & Development
The SQUIRT was developed by the SkyJuice Foundation in response to growing demand for an even more compact, entry-level version of their Platypus and SkyHydrant systems. It was designed to meet the needs of humanitarian responders and small NGOs seeking a dependable but low-cost water filtration unit. The technology has been deployed in disaster responses and ongoing community development projects across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.
Availability
- Availability: worldwide
- Price: Contact solution provider for quote
Specifications
- Technology: Hollow-fiber membrane filtration
- Filtration pore size: 0.02 microns
- Water production capacity: Up to 1,000 liters/day
- Weight: Approx. 5 kg
- Power requirements: None (gravity-fed)
- Construction: Durable plastic housing
- Maintenance: Simple backflush cleaning
Additional Information
- Designed for ease of use with a bucket or water bag input
- Can be cleaned in the field with minimal tools
- Suited for low-income and off-grid areas
- Used by aid agencies, schools, and small clinics
- Compatible with community water storage tanks
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