UZ – 1
By Uzima Water Filters
UZ – 1
By Uzima Water Filters
The Uzima UZ-1 is an easy-to-use gravity water filter. The staple filter of Uzima water filtration products, it is used with buckets and as a replacement filter for Uzima’s UZ-BP Backpack System and UZ-2.
$49.99
Top Line Specifications
Category
Water Filtration
Scale
Is this solution most appropriate for community-wide, household, or portable use?
Portable, Household
Protozoa
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Very Effective
Bacteria
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Very Effective
Viruses
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Ineffective
UZ – 1
By Uzima Water Filters
The Uzima UZ-1 is an easy-to-use gravity water filter. The staple filter of Uzima water filtration products, it is used with buckets and as a replacement filter for Uzima’s UZ-BP Backpack System and UZ-2.
$49.99
Top Line Specifications
Category
Water Filtration
Portable, Household
Very Effective
Very Effective
Ineffective
details
Product Information
- Powerful Filtration — 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane protects against 99.999% of bacteria and protozoa
- Globally Certified — Independently certified by the World Health Organization
- Easy to Use — Just pour directly in the top bucket and receive clean water from the lower container
- Fast Flow — Meets or exceeds a flow rate of 1 liter every minute
- Large Volume — Fills with 16 liters of water
- Long Lasting — Shelf stable and designed to provide clean water for 5-10 years
- Sustainable — Produces less plastic waste than disposable plastic water containers and filters
- Seamless Installation — Stacked water collection buckets attach smoothly without difficult configuration
The UZ-1 stands out as a reliable and easy-to-use solution designed to meet the water needs of diverse environments. Engineered for efficiency, this powerful gravity water filter is globally certified by the World Health Organization, ensuring its capability to safeguard against bacteria, protozoa, and cysts with its 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane. This bucket water filter removes over 99.999999% of bacteria, offering a powerful shield against contaminants. Families can now reduce healthcare costs associated with waterborne illnesses, making the UZ-1 a crucial investment in long-term health and well-being.
Designed for ease of use, the UZ-1 includes everything needed for a seamless installation, from the high-grade parts crafted specifically for Uzima filter products to the bucket connector and water tap that facilitate versatile application.
Originating in rural Kenya and meticulously designed and tested for the needs of the developing world, the UZ-1 is the original Uzima Water Filter. Simple, effective, and easily deployable anywhere, this bucket water filter requires no electricity, no consumables, and no parts to replace. With a straightforward setup process involving two 20L (5-gallon) buckets and one lid, the UZ-1 is ready to provide clean water with no additional operating costs for up to a decade.
- Pack Light: The UZ-1 is a great replacement for both the Uzima BP Backpack System as well as the UZ-2. Save plastic water bottles on your next camping trip and pack an UZ-1 bucket water filter.
- Prepare Better: As a backup water filtration system, the UZ-1 is effective in emergencies as a bucket water filter. For off-grid living and preppers, it could save you from boiling water in a survival situation.
- Hassle Free: The UZ-1 will last for years if properly maintained. Its included backflushing syringe makes it easy to maintain a fast flow rate.
- Improves Quality of Life: Reduces healthcare costs for families dealing with waterborne illness. Works easily as a bucket water filter for families without an in-home water system.
Features
Description
US Benefits
International Benefits
Features
- Powerful Filtration — 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane protects against 99.999% of bacteria and protozoa
- Globally Certified — Independently certified by the World Health Organization
- Easy to Use — Just pour directly in the top bucket and receive clean water from the lower container
- Fast Flow — Meets or exceeds a flow rate of 1 liter every minute
- Large Volume — Fills with 16 liters of water
- Long Lasting — Shelf stable and designed to provide clean water for 5-10 years
- Sustainable — Produces less plastic waste than disposable plastic water containers and filters
- Seamless Installation — Stacked water collection buckets attach smoothly without difficult configuration
Description
The UZ-1 stands out as a reliable and easy-to-use solution designed to meet the water needs of diverse environments. Engineered for efficiency, this powerful gravity water filter is globally certified by the World Health Organization, ensuring its capability to safeguard against bacteria, protozoa, and cysts with its 0.1 micron hollow fiber membrane. This bucket water filter removes over 99.999999% of bacteria, offering a powerful shield against contaminants. Families can now reduce healthcare costs associated with waterborne illnesses, making the UZ-1 a crucial investment in long-term health and well-being.
Designed for ease of use, the UZ-1 includes everything needed for a seamless installation, from the high-grade parts crafted specifically for Uzima filter products to the bucket connector and water tap that facilitate versatile application.
Originating in rural Kenya and meticulously designed and tested for the needs of the developing world, the UZ-1 is the original Uzima Water Filter. Simple, effective, and easily deployable anywhere, this bucket water filter requires no electricity, no consumables, and no parts to replace. With a straightforward setup process involving two 20L (5-gallon) buckets and one lid, the UZ-1 is ready to provide clean water with no additional operating costs for up to a decade.
US Benefits
- Pack Light: The UZ-1 is a great replacement for both the Uzima BP Backpack System as well as the UZ-2. Save plastic water bottles on your next camping trip and pack an UZ-1 bucket water filter.
- Prepare Better: As a backup water filtration system, the UZ-1 is effective in emergencies as a bucket water filter. For off-grid living and preppers, it could save you from boiling water in a survival situation.
International Benefits
- Hassle Free: The UZ-1 will last for years if properly maintained. Its included backflushing syringe makes it easy to maintain a fast flow rate.
- Improves Quality of Life: Reduces healthcare costs for families dealing with waterborne illness. Works easily as a bucket water filter for families without an in-home water system.
Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer
Uzima Water Filters
Address
701 Murfreesboro Pk, Suite 200, 37210,
Nashville,
Tennessee,
United States
Website
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Protozoa
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Very Effective
Bacteria
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Very Effective
Viruses
Very Effective: > 99.99% reduction
Effective: > 99% reduction
Somewhat Effective: < 99% reduction
Ineffective
Nano & Microplastics
These solutions have NOT been tested for nano- and microplastic (NMP) reduction. Click here to learn more about NMPs in drinking water.
Unknown Efficacy
Product Specifications
Category
Water Filtration
Scale
Is this solution most appropriate for community-wide, household, or portable use?
Portable, Household
Techniques
Filtration or treatment method that this technology uses.
Membrane
Micron Level
Pore size of filter media in micrometers, or microns.
0.1
Power Source
Gravity
Pre-Filter?
Volumes & Rates
Gravity Flow Rate (L/hr)
60
Total Held (L)
40
Clean Held (L)
20
Dirty Held (L)
20
Manufacturer's Materials
Lab Results
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Other
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User Manual
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