Tulip Water Filter now in the Philippines

Everyone knows that the three basic needs are food, clothing, and shelter. But did you know that man cannot survive without water? 

Water is one of the most fundamental needs of man, even more important than the three needs above. In fact, if you would compare, you can survive three weeks without food but only three days without water, especially in extreme conditions such as high heat or freezing cold.

History shows that civilizations that lived near rivers and lakes flourished and grew. At least 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water and is used by all living things in countless ways. Fish and other aquatic animals swim in it. 

These are caught by men and bigger animals for their nourishment. Ships and boats go on rivers and waterways for transportation of goods like timber, oil, and natural gas. 

The maritime industry is a huge part of the world economy, and bodies of water make commerce vibrant and bustling. In agriculture, water is used for irrigation to produce plants and vegetables for food. In communities, water is used for bathing, cooking, and cleaning.

However, the safety of drinking water (also called potable water) is a huge concern in the world today. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund said 663 million people are still without access to clean drinking water, despite the Millennium Development Goal target for clean water being met in 2010.

Safe drinking water should be simple, affordable, and available. This is the precept that the company Basic Water Needs (BWN) lives by. Based in the Netherlands, BWN is highly regarded in the design and innovation community for Household-level Water Treatment and Safe Storage or HWTS. BWN created the Tulip water filter system. It is an easy to use, low-cost solution to producing 7,000 liters of safe drinking water.

BWN believes that the best products do not require an extensive manual, but are understandable for everyone, all over the world. A lot of consideration was given to the products being easy to use to realize sustained usage.

The Tulip products are based on gravity, which implies that no electricity or complicated processes are involved. Streamlined design is seen for instance in the Tulip Siphon which is a lightweight portable water purifier that is easy to use and store. It purifies 4–5 liters of water per hour. The filter can be used in emergency situations as well as for daily usage.

Tulip technology is designed in such a way that it combines state-of-the-art technology with high-value materials, making it an ideal Self Supply solution. BWN has pledged to use local suppliers and assemblers to stimulate the local economy.

Because of its simple design, products and replacement parts are assured through the local supply chain. This network of suppliers and entrepreneurs makes a vibrant community engaged in the exchange of knowledge and current information regarding Household Water and Safe Storage.

Parts are available via its local agents or distributors and at Wilcon Builder’s Depot branches.