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A small Matamata-based company has created an ogrid water ltration system, making it possible to get clean water into the most remote locations.

Ensuring everyone has access to clean water is at the heart of the Forsi Innovations team, led by managing director, Terry Hawes.

Forsi launched their latest ogrid water ltration system at the 2023 New Zealand Fieldays and has been approached for its use in ltration for remote villages in the paci c islands as well as a truck-based ltration business.

An immersed silicon carbide ceramic membrane system allows water to ow through each plate, while ltering out heavy metals, pathogens, and organic matter, among other nasties - these adhere to the membrane, leaving clean water to ow through into tanks.

“ e lter system requires minimal power to operate.

Examples of the o -grid water ltration system.

“When required it can operate on battery packs, solar panels, or a generator,” says Terry. With the ability to lter large volumes of water from any source, it has huge potential. It could also be used in New