Giardia Lamblia By Jay Forthun

Problem

Purpose To ensure water treatment is made possible in all livable areas in the world.

Giardia Lamblia

Prevention and Treatment Treatment of normal chlorine and ozone used in mass water treatments are not adequate to kill the cysts. Treatment of normal chlorine and ozone used in mass water treatments are not adequate to kill the cysts. Main Prevention is filtering (<1µm pore) or boiling is recommended for purification of drinking water in wilderness conditions. Main Prevention is filtering (<1µm pore) or boiling is recommended for purification of drinking water in wilderness conditions. Solar disinfection which exposes the parasite to the sun or Ultraviolet Disinfection. Solar disinfection which exposes the parasite to the sun or Ultraviolet Disinfection.

HTI Anywater Anywhere Hydration Technologies Inc. Single 1.8 liter unit. Used in disaster scenarios and Military uses. Using Forward osmosis process, without pressure preventing clogging. Filters 1 liter in 4 hours Uses a syrup base filtering system with 6 log removal of all viruses including giardia and cryptosporidium. Returning taste is more like a sport drink from the sugar and syrup in the filter, stated for better hydration. Cost: x-pack $64.00 resupply $19.62

HTI Charts

Ultraviolet Disinfection Ultraviolet light alters the DNA material in cells so that bacteria, viruses, molds, algae and other microorganisms can no longer reproduce. The microorganisms are considered dead, and the risk of disease from them is eliminated. Ultraviolet light alters the DNA material in cells so that bacteria, viruses, molds, algae and other microorganisms can no longer reproduce. The microorganisms are considered dead, and the risk of disease from them is eliminated. UV Disinfection has an effective kill rate of 99.99% of most living microorganisms such as bacteria & viruses including giardia lamblia and cryptosporidium. UV Disinfection has an effective kill rate of 99.99% of most living microorganisms such as bacteria & viruses including giardia lamblia and cryptosporidium. Cost is only $800 for 1 unit of 12 GPM System. Cost is only $800 for 1 unit of 12 GPM System. Looking at one unit, will be able to serve 100 people (over 100gpd/person) for 5 years. Costing 3 cents per week per person. Looking at one unit, will be able to serve 100 people (over 100gpd/person) for 5 years. Costing 3 cents per week per person.

UV Disinfection

Household Filtration EPA approved filters specifically targeted for Cryptosporidium and Giardia.  Whatman Nuclepore CrypTest™ filter CrypTest contains a 1.0µm pore size Nuclepore® polycarbonate track etch membrane.  IDEXX Filta-Max® filter Ring filters having Pore size: 1.0µm  Waterborne Aqua-Glo™ G/C Direct FL antibody stain  Waterborne Crypt-a-Glo™ and Giardi-a-Glo™ antibody stains

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