1. Designing for the Other 90% THE WUCKET “the filtering bucket designed for water well use”

2. Background Information Basic Information Why we chose this topic? We chose the topic of water filtration because it is one device that can help reduce the amount of deaths occurred from water sickness. It's a device the developed world takes for granted, and this simple step can reduce a lot of grief. By sharing and redesigning a filtering device that can be adapted to their lifestyle, it can help reduce at least one hardship in their life. Scenarios Health Impacts of Polluted Water Affordable Water Filtration Sustainability and Maintenance Time restraint

3. Scenarios Survival – Water key to life Water is key to survival, However unsanitary polluted water can actually lead to various health problems, even death if not treated properly. Untreated water contains a known Pathogenic bacteria commonly found through out Africa causing tuberculosis and is responsible for killing almost 2 million people a year. Solution Many of these symptoms and illness can be cured with proper water filtration Our primary Goal is to offer a solution to the water crisis in Africa through a simple water purification plan If we re given the chance with a simple water purification plan these diseases can be reduced and hopefully over time completely eliminated

4. Scenarios Cost – Manufacturer and Production The problem with providing clean water to third world countries is there just is not enough funds or resources available for creating an entire water filtration system. Solution Our mission is to create an affordable pump that can be manufactured at lower costs than competitors on the market It will offer the ability clean water for large numbers of people for the fraction of the cost of an entire filtration system Our primary Goal is to offer a solution to the water crisis in Africa

5. Scenarios Electricity – How will it run? Electricity is a major concern in the development of our product as there are limited resources available in Africa. Such as electricity to run the motor that will pump the water through the filtration system. We seek a solution that avoids this lack of electricity. Solution Our solution is to run the motor for the filtration on a battery that can be easily charged through solar power This may not be fool proof as surely problems will arise in the case that the motor or parts will need servicing

6. Scenarios Crisis – Timing is everything When disastrous events occur there tends to be a shortage of water supply. This is largely due to accessibility to water resources in times of crisis and also the problems with filtrating water quickly and efficiently to get it to those who need it. Water becomes essential for life in these times of need. The time it takes to process water becomes an important factor in the overall design. Many products on the market do not offer efficiency in this area. Solution Our solution involves a process using silver that speeds up the filtration from hours to minutes This time reduction is key in time reduction and the possibility of saving lives

7. Frontal Design THE WUCKET How it works: After tests are run to see whether the technology associated with our product come back positive, the Wucket works in this manner: The product is submerged in water, whether it is in a well, stream or pond, the water passes through three processes. First step: The first process the water goes through is making its way through a plastic screen and mesh to rid off all debris.

8. Sectional Design THE WUCKET Second Step: The water goes through is done when it reaches a technology called lifestraw created by a company called Vestergaard Fransden. The technology involves halogenated resin for inactivation of bacteria, which then anion exchange resin absorbs negatively-charged halogen residuals. Third Step: technology from a company named Genieye Systems with a product they call The Eye-Nizer

9. Design THE WUCKET Faucet system: Once the water goes through these three systems it can be extracted out through a cooler type faucet at the bottom of the bucket. That same faucet comes with a small screen inside just in case of any particles have found their way through the Wucket. The Wucket can hold up to five gallons and is small enough to carry around. This makes it perfect for cleaning and maintenance. It also allows for transportation and transfer of water so that more can be purified.

10. Top View THE WUCKET

11. Filtration Methods THE WUCKET

12. Filtration Methods THE WUCKET

13. Future Impacts Who will benefit? People in Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia) who rely on water from wells. Usually the water is taken and used directly from the well without going through any filtration device. 1 in 4 children who die before age 5 worldwide, die of a water related disease. (TheWaterProject.org) This case can be prevented with the proper filtration device that filters water before consumption. By not worrying about the safety of water, people can focus on other aspects of their lives. A step towards getting out of poverty.