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

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The pot is made of porous clay, allowing water to seep through while trapping impurities and contaminants. In a domestic situation, clay can be used in two ways – firstly as a water filter and secondly, like the amphora, as a water container. Hubbel, L.; Elmore, A.C.; Reidmeyer, M. Comparison of a native clay soil and an engineered clay used in experimental ceramic pot filter fabrication. Water Sci. Technol. Water Supply 2015, 15, 569–577. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Shukla, S.K.; Mangwani, N.; Karley, D.; Rao, T.S. Bacterial Biofilms and Genetic Regulation for Metal Detoxification. In Handbook of Metal-Microbe Interactions and Bioremediation; CRC Press Inc.: Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2017; pp. 317–328. [ Google Scholar]

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Disclaimer/Publisher’s Note: The statements, opinions and data contained in all publications are solely Bennour, A.; Mahmoudi, S.; Srasra, E.; Boussen, S.; Htira, N. Composition, firing behavior and ceramic properties of the Sejnène clays (northwest Tunisia). Appl. Clay Sci. 2015, 115, 30–38. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] USDA. Chapter 3 Engineering Classification of Earth Materials. In National Engineering Handbook; USDA: Washington, DC, USA, 2012; Part 631, p. 35. [ Google Scholar]The porosity of the amphora is low compared to the clay water filter. However, it is sufficient for water to be transported along capillaries and pores in the clay body to the outer surface, setting up an energy and temperature gradient. This gradient, plus the effect of gravity, effectively allows the wall of the amphora to act like our skin. Please be sure to select the colour – these are available in either red terracotta clay or naturally white clay.

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In addition to its eco-friendly aspects, Amphora Clay pots offer a form of filtration that helps reduce impurities, sediment and certain bacteria from water. The clay’s porous structure acts as a natural filter, leaving behind cleaner and healthier drinking water. By embracing this traditional purification method, we can reduce our reliance on chemical treatments or artificial filters, promoting a more natural and sustainable approach to water quality.

Ceramic filtration is most appropriate in areas where there is capacity for quality ceramics filter production, a distribution network for replacement of broken parts, and user training on how to correctly maintain and use the filter.