Following the first competition in 2012/2013, the Award is again on the lookout for appropriate technologies to improve basic supply in crucial areas. Here is one of the winners from the Award in 2012. The Permafunnel won a prize in the water and waste water category.

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Winner 2012 – The Permafunnel
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The Permafunnel

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The Permafunnel
The Permafunnel is an internal funnel installed in hand pumps, which provide the only
access to water for many millions of people in the rural areas of developing countries.
Water is generally pumped into containers with narrow openings (e.g. jerry cans). A large
percentage of water is spilled due to the chaotic water flow from the pump spout (often
30% or more is wasted).
Sometimes external funnels are used (often made from organic materials like leaves), but
they are usually not handled properly or might fall into the muddy area around the pump
and therefore contribute to the contamination of clean water between pump and
household. The Permafunnel is an internal funnel made of food grade plastic fully inserted
into hand pumps to provide a straight water flow thus reducing waste and contamination.
Correct installation ensures that the funnel is out of sight and never needs to be touched
by users or pump mechanics.

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It can be fitted following manufacture, prior to installation or into previously installed hand
pumps. Currently the Permafunnel is manufactured in the former Sudan for 10 USD per
unit. A similar price also seems to be feasible in other countries.
Contact:
Rowan Matthews-Frederick
Nile Center for Alternative Technology - Australia
www.permafunnel.org
rowan.m-f@nilecat.org

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