AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Good Health & Well-being, Clean Water & Sanitation
KEYWORDS
water, Fog, non-profit
COUNTRY
Peru
DESIGNED BY
Abel Cruz
WEBSITE
https://lossinagua.org/
Fog catcher - capturing water from the skies
A net that catches fog at night, making water available by daylight.
How does it work?
The Fog Catcher is a mesh made of plastic material with small holes that, placed in an ideal way and in a strategic place, allows up to 400 liters of water per day to be produced per panel, by means of atmospheric water vapor condensation, without the need to use liquid water or external power sources. The water is later collected by a system of pipes and tanks for domestic and productive purposes.
Why is it needed?
Water scarcity is a large and growing issue, affecting low-income communities the most.
How does it improve life?
Increase acces to clean, low-cost and stable water ressources.