Introduction: Homemade Water Filter
Welcome to this instructable on how to make a water filter. This project will show you how simple it is to clean dirty water.
*Age 8 and up
*Parental guidance is recommended because the use of scissors are required.
Supplies
You can locate the following materials at your local pet store.
- 2 Water bottles
- Sand
- Gravel
- Activated carbon
- Gauze pad
- Rubber-band
- Scissors
Step 1: Cut Water Bottles
Cut the 2 water bottle at the marked lines.
Step 2: Wrap Gauze
Secure the gauze to the mouth of the longer bottle with a rubber-band.
Step 3: Pour Sand
Pour 2 inches of sand from the mouth of the bottle
Step 4: Pour Activated Carbon
Pour 1/2 inch of activated carbon on top of the sand.
*The purpose of using the carbon is to get rid of the harmful bacteria.
Step 5: Pour Gravel
Pour 1 inch of gravel on top of the activated carbon.
Step 6: Pour Dirty Water
Pour the dirty water and stop before you reach the top of the filter.
Step 7: Result
Congratulations, you have successfully turned dirty water into clean water.
*It is recommended to not drink the water, for this is only for demonstration purposes. It is a filter not a purifier.
