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Illegal mining activities have rendered many water bodies in Ghana unsuitable for both domestic and industrial use.
The affected communities which are mostly rural are unable to afford water filters.
Fortunately, Mechanical Engineering students of the Sunyani Technical University (STU) have come up with a pedal-powered water filter to solve the problem.
The machine, built by Lea Nueva Ontchangalt and Linda Tuah, comprises of a filter attached to a bicycle mounted on a metal platform.
As the bicycle is paddled, the movement of the wheel draws water into the filter. The filtered water is then collected in a container.
“This machine is good for especially rural communities where clean water is hard to come by,” said Lea Nueva Ontchangalt.
As a bonus, the machine serve as a fitness training equipment.
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