Therefore I was somewhat excited, when attending a Eco-Home Expo (yes more green-washing I know) to come across the Hynds Aquashield Max.
This self-contained Rain Water treatment system is a fantastic evolution of the WOM and here’s why:
- The unit is in a waterproof (IP56) casing meaning it can be sited outside of the Earthship to provide maximum sound installation. Personally I think a small hutch cut into the bank at the back of the Earthship near the rainwater cisterns would be the ideal location.
- It has a 3 stage filtration system [20 Micron (polyester) +1 Micron (polypropylene) + UV filter & quartz sleeve]
- It is accredited to Potable water standards, so you don’t have to convince the world of its credability
- It has built in self-monitoring to ensure that the filter system remains operational and notifies you if its performance degrades
- It cost around NZD$4,500 (USD$3,380) as a unit ready to go and replacement filters and lamps are readily available