Solar Powered Water Purification Systems

Advanced filtration technologies

Systems Powered by Both Solar and Electricity

First Water Systems offers a full line of products equipped for both solar and electric power. These product lines enable maximum flexibility and uninterrupted run time.

Features

  • Automatic switching between A/C and Solar for optimal operation on less reliable power grids (the systems run on A/C when available, and then automatically switch to solar power when the electricity goes out)
  • Fully compatible with 110 and 220 volt grids
  • Solar capability for remote installation or extended run time without power
  • Optional chlorination available for all models

The Villager™ – Fixed-In-Place Solution

The Villager™ offers international communities the absolute best, most cost effective option for water purification.  Two stage filtration and ultraviolet light disinfection provides water that is clean and safe while carbon block filtration removes tastes and odors.  The Villager™ delivers the most advanced water filtration technology at the most cost effect prices on the market.

The base Villager™ is designed for permanent installations that can utilize an existing, pressurized water source.  Water sources can be municipal supplies, community tanks, irrigation water or lakes and streams.  The contaminated water is treated and moved to the distribution point or storage tanks.

The base Villager’s™ capability can be expanded with these accessories:

Water Pump:

The addition of a water pump allows The Villager™ to operate in the absence of existing water pressure or from standing surface water sources.

The Villager™ Chlorinator:

The Villager™ chlorinator can be added to any unit and provides residual disinfection to your water after the treatment process by adding chlorine.  This is ideal for extended storage of treated water or compliance with local government regulations.  The Villager™ chlorinator uses readily available household bleach and requires no additional power sources.

System Specifications:

The Villager-2™

    • Up to 2 gallons (8 liters) per minute
    • Ideal for communities with less than 250 people
    • Ideal for smaller clinics, churches or gathering places
    • Optional chlorinator available
    • Optional pump available

The Villager-12™

    • Up to 12 gallons per minute
    • Ideal for large communities with from 250 to about 3,000 people
    • Ideal for schools, churches or gathering places
    • Optional chlorinator available
    • Optional pump available

The Responder™ – Total Portability

The Responder-S™ is a highly portable water purification unit that runs on solar, on-board 12 Volt battery, A/C or D/C power.  The unit is equipped with a 45psi self priming pump that can pull water from any salt-free water source.  It will produce up to 60 gallons (250 liters) per hour of clean, safe drinking water.

The solar panel of the Responder-S™ attaches to the back of the wheeled military-spec carrying case and just plugs into the on-board battery. The Responder-S™ features alligator clips for an external 12 Volt battery, or you can optionally use an included vehicle cigarette lighter adapter.  The included 6 amp DC/AC converter easily plugs into common wall receptacles to enable 24/7 operation.

Weighing only 45 lbs., the Responder-S™ can support a wide variety of needs.  It is the ideal companion for groups traveling, or wherever you need to bring clean water in a hurry, providing safe water regardless of location or power availability.

System Specifications:

  • purifies up to 60 gallons (250 liters) per hour
  • unique canister configuration includes a pre-filter, sediment filter, carbon block filter, and UV
  • patented (First Water is the Patent holder) automatic shut stops water from flowing through the Responder™ if the UV loses intensity or stops working, or if there are any electrical circuits broken.  As long as it is running, it is producing safe water.
  • 45 pounds, including wheeled case
  • briefcase size, 20” long x 17” wide x 9” deep
  • 10’ long inlet and outlet hoses, with standard hose fittings
  • strong self-priming, auto-shutoff pump
  • molded resin, dent-resistant carrying case
  • easy one minute setup and tear down
  • integrated solar power to keep portable batteries charged
  • 15’ long power cord with cigarette lighter plug
  • cigarette lighter plug adapters for additional battery power and A/C power
  • all filters easily detach for rapid cleaning or replacement