Stories
Slash Boxes
Comments

SoylentNews is people

posted by janrinok on Wednesday October 12 2016, @08:56AM   Printer-friendly
from the we're-still-waiting dept.

A new device developed by VICI-Labs, in collaboration with UC Berkeley and the National Peace Corps Association, aims to provide a sustainable source of clean safe water for the millions without a reliable water supply. In the developed world, where most homes and businesses have ready access to clean water at the turn of a tap, we don't really have to worry about most waterborne diseases, or dehydration, or the ability to wash our selves, our clothes, or our eating utensils, but those worries are still very real for the millions around the world without a reliable clean water source. The WaterSeer could help to alleviate some of those water poverty issues.

The WaterSeer is relatively simple device, designed to be operated without an external power input, and without the need for costly chemicals or maintenance, that can 'pull' moisture from thin air and condense it into water using the temperature difference between the above-ground turbine and the collection chamber installed six feet underground. The potable water can then be delivered to the surface for use via a simple pump and hose, and the device is said to be able to produce up to 11 gallons per day, even in arid regions.

First reported by us here.


Original Submission

 
This discussion has been archived. No new comments can be posted.
Display Options Threshold/Breakthrough Mark All as Read Mark All as Unread
The Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not responsible for them in any way.
  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by VLM on Wednesday October 12 2016, @12:00PM

    by VLM (445) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday October 12 2016, @12:00PM (#413399)

    The advantage of all-in-one devices is the UN or WTF can air drop it into areas that have been liberated and made safe for democracy and all that snarky stuff

    The disadvantage of all-in-one devices is they usually are two substandard parts without an extension cord and not terribly flexible much like TV VCR combos. Also when one half breaks theres no way for the natives to fix it.

    They'd be better off with a shipping crate of solar panels, a shipping crate with a large COTS dehumidifier (well, maybe a couple) and a shipping crate of big ass water bottles, filters, and extension cords.

    As a bonus now they have 12 hrs/day (or so) of 120V AC to do all kinds of stuff. Shitpost on SN, watch pr0n, refrigerate medicines, who knows. Also they have a dehumidifier if they ever get regular electricity. Or if everything is fixed they got water filters.

    Starting Score:    1  point
    Moderation   +1  
       Interesting=1, Total=1
    Extra 'Interesting' Modifier   0  
    Karma-Bonus Modifier   +1  

    Total Score:   3  
  • (Score: 2, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 12 2016, @12:27PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 12 2016, @12:27PM (#413403)

    When all you've got is a TV-VCR combo, every problem starts to look like a movie marathon.

  • (Score: 2) by bob_super on Wednesday October 12 2016, @05:16PM

    by bob_super (1357) on Wednesday October 12 2016, @05:16PM (#413543)

    > watch pr0n

    Hopefully single-handedly. The last thing waterless areas need is an incentive to increase the population.

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 13 2016, @01:28PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday October 13 2016, @01:28PM (#413874)

    > they have 12 hrs/day (or so) to... Shitpost on SN

    So what do you do with your other 12 hours?