Stéfani São João Brazilian Clay Water Filter (4 L - 1 gal)

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Clay water pots are made from Brazilian clay, which is known for its ability to remove impurities from water. Not only will your water taste better, but it will also be free of harmful chemicals and toxins.

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Boosted immune system: Alkaline clay water is believed to have immune-boosting properties, which can help to protect the body against illnesses and infections. This is particularly important during the summer when people are more likely to be exposed to germs and bacteria. The clay pot filter designed by Dr. Fernando Mazariego in Guatemla, 1981, is the model for the most successful modern clay filter system. Potters for Peace, a non-profit based in the USA, has been supplying the Mazariego filters and teaching villagers how to use and maintain them since 1986. Originally based in Nicaragua, the project has expanded to other underdeveloped countries. Other researchers have adopted the clay jug model. In over 20 countries, people are drinking safe water filtered through these clay jugs, and avoiding the catastrophic diarrheal diseases that kill adults and children within days.Once in a month make sure you soak the candles in boiling water for 10 minutes so that it gets clean. Chien, C.; Lin, B.; Wu, C. Biofilm formation and heavy metal resistance by an environmental pseudomonas sp. Biochem. Eng. J. 2013, 78, 132–137. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

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I react badly to tap water and have bought Buxton water for many years. However, when it was difficult to get recently I decided to try an Amphora and it is the best buy i have made for a long time. Not only did it pay for itself within a couple of months of not buying bottled water, it cleans the tap water of everything chemical and tastes wonderful. Perfectly proportioned, inside and out, the amphorae have egg-shaped interiors with the point near the base. The geometry allows convection currents to circulate the water in columns, spirals and curves.

A beautiful item in my kitchen and love how it keeps the water at just the right temperature for drinking Oyanedel-Craver, V.A.; Smith, J.A. Sustainable colloidal-silver-impregnated ceramic filter for point-of-use water treatment. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2008, 42, 927–933. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]

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Water poured out of traditional unglazed clay jugs tastes cool and sweet. Now let’s see how effectively clay jugs filter out disease-bearing particles.Andrini, L.; Moreira Toja, R.; Guana, M.; Conconi, M.; Requejo, F.; Rendtorff, N. Extended and local structural characterizaton of a natural and 800C fired Na-montmorillonite-Patagonian bentonite by XRD and Al/Si XANES. Appl. Clay Sci. 2017, 137, 233–240. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] The vitamins and minerals from the water stored in clay pots will help in maintaining the body glucose levels and will also provide a gentle cooling effect to your body. Ammonia. Ammonia, finds its way into water from natural causes but also from fertilizers and other industrial processes. Some water companies use a process called chloramination to add ammonia to water to prolong the effects of chloride. Our test results showed a 50% reduction. In a time when sustainable practices are paramount, embracing Amphora Clay pots for water purification is a significant step towards eco-friendly living. By reducing plastic waste, conserving energy, supporting local artisans, and embracing natural filtration, we can make a positive impact on the environment and promote sustainable water solutions. Let us embrace this traditional method and pave the way for a greener, healthier future. Water is poured into the top of the pot and allowed to filter through the clay, slowly removing impurities. The filtered water then collects in the bottom of the pot. How does it work?