Naiade in detail

Smart
The Naïade is powered by an integrated solar panel and uses the state of art UV
technology. During hours of darkness, the electricity comes from a battery in the base
of the unit. The Naïade is a stand-alone device.
Simple
The Naïade is simple to install, to use and to maintain by local people. The unit
arrives in a cardboard box and includes all necessary tools with instruction leaflet. It
can be operating within half an hour. As soon as the container is filled with water, one
only has to press the button to start the purification of the water. The filter bags, solar
panel and container needs to be cleaned every now and then. The Naïade gives
easy access to young and old.
Safe
Eighty percent of all illnesses in developing countries are caused by polluted water.
Serious illnesses transmitted via polluted water include cholera, typhoid fever,
hepatitis and dysentery. The Naïade cleans and disinfects water without using
chemicals.
UV water treatment technology
The Naïade is an innovative water purification device that combines solar energy
systems and UV water treatment technology . The Naïade has proven to be a reliable
and cost effective solution for the drinking water problems in rural areas.

The Naïade is approved by

 UNESCO
 KIWA
 Water Research Institute
 ATIRA
Naïade Technical Details
Daily capacity
Based on 9 hours of daylight: 2500 L

Number of people served daily

According to WHO Drinking Water Standards: 500

Possible water sources

 Dug well
 Borehole
 River or creek
 Lagoon
 Lake
 Irrigation Channel

Influent water quality required

 Fresh water, TDS < 500 mg/l
 pH 6,5 - 8
 TSS, < 100 mg/l
 No chemical pollution
 Fe < 0,2 mg/l
 Hardness < 300 mg/l
 WHO Standards for drinking water with exception of Pathogens (Bacteria, Viruses,
Protozoa, Helminth Eggs/Nematodes)

Disinfection properties
 UV Dose > 40 mJ/cm2 @ UVT 1 cm > 80%
 Removal of suspended solids to < 25 micron, filter material: nylon monofilament
PA-25 (SaatiTech) FDA Approved
 Removal of suspended solids to < 10 micron, filter material: nylon monofilament
PA-10/4 (SaatiTech) FDA Approved
 Removal of Helminth eggs to < 1/l following international standards
 Removal of Guinea Worm Larvae
 Inactivation of Human Pathogens such as Fecal Coliforms to < 1/100 ml
 Inactivation of viruses such as Polio and Hepatitis to < 1/l
 Inactivation of Protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia to < 2/100 ml

Flow
Flow capacity at spout with filled tank: 5 l/min

UV lamp life
More than 12.000 h or 3 years @ 9 h/day continuous service.

Filter replacement
Depending on TSS of influent/washing frequency: 12 months

Back-up battery
12 V - 50 Ah for 36 hrs continuous service before/after Daylight.

Frequently asked questions about the Naïade

How much water can be tapped at any time?
The Naïade unit will give up to 5 liters per minute of treated water if the tank is filled.

Will the unit work during cloudy days or monsoon periods?

The Solar Panel will generate sufficient electricity during cloudy days to operate the unit.
The built-in back-up car battery will ensure production of safe water during dawn or dusk
and heavy monsoon.

What if the water contains high level of sediment/silt (like clay or sand)?
The filters will clog more rapidly and may have to be washed more frequently; in extreme
cases it may be advisable to use a sedimentation tank or trough with filter cloth such as a
sari or sarong to settle/remove the solids before pouring the water in the tank.

How often do the filters need to be replaced?

The filters are of robust material and can be washed many times; if handled carefully they
should last more than two years.

How often does the UV Lamp has to be replaced?

The lamp will last for 3 years if the unit is used during day-light only, or 2 years if used
with back-up battery.

What maintenance is required?

The filters must be washed when flow capacity is dropping or unit overflows when filling;
the solar panel must be kept dust-free by rinsing/wiping; we recommend to subscribe to a
maintenance program offered by the local dealer to control/maintain the unit at least once
every 6 months to guarantee a long and trouble-free life of the unit.
When do we know the UV lamp has to be replaced?
Built-in electronics will register the used time of the lamp and a light on the front of the
unit will indicate when the lamp needs to be replaced by the dealer.

Can water be used if the UV lamp/unit is defective?

The built-in valve will not open if the lamp is not working or the filters are not in place.

Can we replace the filters/ UV lamp ourselves?

Filters can be replaced by the original spare filters by the user; the UV lamp has to be
replaced by a qualified local dealer.

Are there any other parts that need to be replaced?

All components are designed and tested to last for more than 10 years under tropical
conditions except the filters and UV lamp that are consumables.

Costs
The Naïade is designed to last for over ten years. Maintenance, operation included, the
Naïade can provide each inhabitant daily with 5 liter safe drinking water for less than
about 0,01 euro per day. According to WHO statements, every euro spent on water quality
has a yield of 5-20 euro on reduction of medical costs and improvement of productivity
and economic development!

In the field
At this moment the units are already operating in 17 countries all over the world, in
Afghanistan, Angola, Brasil, China, Ghana India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ruanda, Sri Lanka,
Tanzania a.o. Our mission is to get the Naïade as soon as possible to all those other places
where people are suffering and dying from contaminated water. Naïade can make a large
contribution to the betterment of livelihoods of deprived communities.

Further dissemination of the Naïade should be on a project basis through cooperation of

several parties, like:

Inhabitants, NGOs, Local technical partners, Water & sanitation agencies, Health services,
Donors, Public authorities, B2B among others. For more information:

carlosjoseaugusto18@gmail.com /WhatsApp: +57 3044 6318 00/ Carlos – El Maestro