Water Purification Systems for Emergency Managment and Hospitals

Certificate of Analysis for Water Purification

In our continued effort to provide the most trusted water purification systems to the people who need it most, First Water has received a Certificate of Analysis for each purification system in our product line.  When water purification systems are deployed in the field, it is essential that they operate efficiently and effectively.  This product testing will help customers have the confidence that they have deployed the best solution possible for their water sustainability needs.

First Water has teamed with Triad Forensics laboratory for product testing.  Triad is a full service, ISO compliant (ISO 17025) testing laboratory in Winston-Salem, NC.  They are the  only private forensics laboratory in North Carolina and serve clients across North America, Europe and Asia. All Triad testing is compliant with: AIHA, AMA, AOAC, APHA,DEA, EPA, FDA,ISO/IEC 17025:2005, NIOSH,OSHA, and ASCLD-LAB International.

The First Water line of water purification systems is the ideal solution for both the U.S. and International market.

Domestically, our line of products is utilized in the emergency management and disaster response sector.  The Responder and Outpost team together to provide a flexible, portable and cost effective solution to water disruptions for hospitals, public health agencies, campuses or any other critical infrastructure.

Internationally, the Villager provides a fixed base, community level solution in the developing world.  The units are easy to deploy and highly effective in eliminating water borne illness found in the world’s poorest countries.  Along with the Villager, the Responder provides a portable solution to support mission teams or other aid workers.

You can find more information on these water purification systems at http://firstwaterinc.com/

June 9, 2010 at 9:24 am | international, usa | No comment

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Flex-Chlorinator Now Available

First Water Systems, Inc. today has made available the Flex-Chlorinator^TM to work with both the Outpost^TM and Responder^TM water filtration product lines.  The new Flex-Chlorinator^TM augments the cleaning process of the water by providing a second source of disinfection after the ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection.  It additionally adds a residual disinfectant that stays with the cleaned water similar to the way water treatment plants work.

The new Flex-Chlorinator^TM is an optional addition to the treatment process for use when source water is suspected of being heavily contaminated by viruses, or has not been previously treated through a municipal system, or when local authorities require the chlorination of cleaned water. (more…)

November 29, 2009 at 10:56 am | international, usa | No comment

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First Water Responds to Equador Flooding

First Water Systems, Inc. responded to a request by the government of Ecuador to provide assistance with the historic flooding experienced by approximately one third of the country. While in-country, First Water personnel also deployed to the mountainous areas of the north, meeting with and learning the critical clean water needs of the native Incan Indians.

While Ecuador is known for its incredible beauty, it is also home to the Machangara River, considered by many as the most polluted river in the Western Hemisphere. It is common to see both raw sewerage and industrial chemicals being dumped directly into the river. Prior to approval to deploy its patented water purification equipment, First Water first had to first directly drink from the Machangara, and also run extensive tests on the quality of the purified water. After seeing First Water personnel drinking the putrid water, Mr. Mario Ramos, Minister of Public Health, also drank the water and immediately moved to implement the technology at all 200 emergency shelters addressing the current flood crisis. (more…)

April 19, 2008 at 8:54 am | international, usa | No comment

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Judith Edwards Joins First Water

August 15, 2007 at 8:46 am | international, usa | No comment

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World Vision Partners With First Water

World Vision announced today that it is teaming with First Water Systems, Inc. and LAM, LLC to bring fresh water to Bolivia in response to its current deadly floods.  The flooding, the worst in decades, has affected as many as 350,000 persons and prompted President Evo Morales to officially declare a national disaster.  Some 20% of the cattle in the flooded areas have drowned and the floating carcasses are contaminating the water resulting in serious waterborne illness.

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April 27, 2007 at 8:42 am | international, usa | No comment

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Outpost Selected Best New Technology

First Water Systems Wins “Best of Show” from the International Total Facilities Management Conference

For Immediate Domestic Distribution April 19, 2007

First Water Systems, Inc. today was honored to receive the 2007 Best of Show Award from the International Total Facilities Management Conference for its OutpostTM water purification system.  This award is coveted by all exhibitors as it represents the best and most innovative technology among all conference exhibitors.  The OutpostTM was selected by a panel of independent judges, made entirely from the facility managers attending the show.

After the selection was announced, one judge commented “The OutpostTM is extremely compact and creatively designed and engineered”.  Another said “Since I’m responsible for a medical facility, I’m amazed by the value the OutpostTM can deliver in terms of quality of water and versatility.”  Another simply commented “I’ve gone to many, many facilities shows over the years, and I’ve never seen a product represent such a leap forward for facility sustainability during emergencies.”  Steve Flaim, President of First Water Systems, Inc. accepted the award for the company, saying “All of us at First Water are humbled to be chosen the best of the best.  A huge amount of effort from many clients and teammates went into the design of the OutpostTM.  I gratefully accept this award on behalf of every one of them.”

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April 19, 2007 at 2:35 pm | international, usa | No comment

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Outpost-4 Now Available

Outpost-4 Now Available
For Immediate Domestic Distribution September 26, 2006

First Water Systems, Inc. announced today that its popular Outpost-3TM water purification system has been replaced by the new Outpost-4TM.  The new system is the latest evolution of products engineered by Aqua-Sun International to bring the best possible value in solar-based water purification.  The Outpost-4TM has the same great feature set as the Outpost-3TM, but offers improvements in some critical areas.

What’s different is significant; the flow has been increased by 25% from 3 gallons per minute to 4 gallons per minute; the height, width and length of the unit has been reduced in every dimension by 3” to 6”, making it easier to fit into virtually any SUV, van or minivan; and the frame is now made from high strength, low weight and low maintenance aluminum.

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September 26, 2006 at 2:30 pm | international, usa | No comment

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