Ecofilter
A natural water filter invented by a Guatemalan is being used in 14 countries. Mud, sawdust, sand and natural bacteria are the basic components of this invention that has benefited more than 200 families in Guatemala and in 14 other countries. Fernando Mazariegos Anleu invented this filter which is and economical, efficient and ecologic water purifier. A study made last year demostrated that this filter reduces diarrhea by 50 %. Diarrhea is the main cause of infant mortality in many countries. This water purifier utilizes a mud recipient and a plastic container as a dispenser. The approximate cost of each filter is 245 quetzales and can filter up to 22 gallons of water a week. This filter is being used in 14 countires like Cambodia, Tanzania and Sri Lanka. It is also being used by the US military in Irak. Fernandu Mazariegos Anleu, a pharmaceutical quemist born in Solola, was awarded the Market Place Award by the World Bank in 2003 because of his contributions to humanity.
