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Water Purification Calculator

Calculate water purification capacity requirements from unit size, consumption rate, and water source quality.

Inputs

L
days
L/hr
hrs

Results

Daily Water Need

500 L

Total Water Need3,500 L
System Hours Needed/Day1.1 hrs
Systems Needed1
Daily Surplus/Deficit6,885 L
Jerrycans (20L) Needed25
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total personnel count requiring potable water.
  2. Set liters per person per day — typically 15L for field operations (drinking, cooking, hygiene).
  3. Enter the operation duration (days).
  4. Select water source quality: Clear Stream, Turbid River, Stagnant Water, or Brackish Water.
  5. Review purification rate required (L/hr) to select the appropriate water purification equipment (ROWPU, WPU, etc.).
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