NYS Pollution Prevention Institute / Rochester Institute of Technology 2017
The work performed by Rochester Institute of Technology in partnership with NYSP2I resulted in key findings that will assist our company
in further developing and commercializing our system, utilizing product manufacturing in New York State (NYS).
NYSP2I on-site assembly of the BioSand Bag Filter revealed that standardization of instructions and improvement in the frame design could decrease the set up time required and eliminate opportunity for human error.
The BioSand Bag Filter consistently reduced levels of E. coli, Dissolved Oxygen and Turbidity between the inlet and outlet sampling points over the 30 day test period.
After 3 weeks, the BioSand Bag Filter met the NYS Department of Health and US Environmental Protection Administration Drinking Water Regulations for Turbidity and E. coli.
Total Dissolved Solids met the EPA Secondary Drinking Standards throughout the 30 day testing period.
Cryptosporidium testing by EMSL Analytical, Inc. indicated no presence of cryptosporidium at either the influent or effluent of the BioSand Bag Filter at day 30 of evaluation.
Step one: Build a frame
Raising the sides of the bag
Preparing to add sand