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Purpose/ Background of the Activity

To manufacture inexpensive water purification system that would improve the quality of life in
Third World regions. This project has the potential to affect many people and dramatically
improve health conditions. This is bigger than making money...it is about doing good for
mankind and making the world a better place.
The large number of people involved validates a need for this product. The numbers and
demand also increase the potential of being able to supply a low cost product and be profitable
as a business.
The U.S. facility would involve additional support such as managing logistics, purchasing,
production control schedules and R&D department.
Part One
Customer (society)
The Haiti facility would target charities and government agencies for sales but would be
available for the general public also. Haiti was chosen as the area to help as almost 50% of the
people do not have access to clean water.
The U.S. facility would produce the same product but would target a different customer base.
There is a growing population that plans for a sudden collapse of our society. This product
would be a great addition to a doomsday shelter. Product could also be marketed to hunting
/fishing cabins that do not have access to clean water and emergency preparedness agencies to
help in local crisis, such as dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane or water treatment plant
failure.

Product Design and Function Explanation

Our product is a ceramic pot water filter that looks very similar to a flower pot. Made by
filling molds with a clay mixture and pressing them to about 250-400 lbs. We then stage them
to dry for up to 13 days. Then we kiln fire them to a ceramic state. Once fired and cooled the
pots are dipped into a colloidal silver solution. The silver has antibacterial properties that clean
the water as it travels though the filter. The filter will be a manufactured part of a whole kit
consisting of one five gallon bucket, filter, and dispensing valve.
The materials needed for this product are available locally in Haiti, and it will provide
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jobs in the community.

Product Drawings and Prototype Images

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Part Two
Manufacturing Business Information

Maulkins filter system

Ceramic water purification filter for Point of use water purification
We use a press to make the pots. The molds are made of aluminum.
Our primary materials are terracotta clay mixtures and colloidal silver
We primarily get our materials form local mines, however we order the silver from an
outside source.

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Flow chart will serve as a guide for both locations.

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Locations
The building in Haiti is 1937.5 sq-ft. Total cost is $5000 USD. $2.58 per sq-ft.
http://www.mondinion.com/Real_Estate_Listings/adid/427368/Haiti--Ouest--Port_au_prince-Commercial_for_Rent/

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Link is to a listing of our warehouse in Port au prince. We chose this site for location. Being on a
shipping port will make shipping our product to other county's around the world much simpler.
Our clay will be trucked in to our warehouse from local sources via the main road on the coast
HT-2, however the colloidal silver, buckets, and dispensing valves will be purchased from
another company and shipped to us. Port au prince has an international air port should we find
flying our product to be affordable.
This facility would focus on making the clay filters and assembling the valve on the bucket.

Port au prince

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Port au prince
The U.S. facility in Fort Pierce Florida would also produce the same product with local clay and
also control logistics, production control, and basically manage both facilities. This facility
would also facilitate R&D projects .

Our location in Fort Prince Florida is close to a port for shipping and and an international
air port as well. Materials for operation will most likely be delivered by truck.
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The facility is 44,610 sqf and costs 800,000 to purchase. $17.93/sqf. This site was chosen
for its size and our hope to expand and reach U.S markets in filter manufacturing.

Haiti Demographics
Population 9.89 million
Ethnic groups black 95%, mulatto and white 5%
Languages French (official), Creole (official)
Adult literacy rate > Total

34.73

Average years of schooling of adults

2.8

Unemployment rate 40.6%

Population below poverty line 80%
Average monthly disposable salary > After tax

$712.50

Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent

$72.50

Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment
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Labor force > By occupation agriculture 66%, industry 9%, services 25%
Employment rate > Adults 55.4
Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage 200 Haitian gourdes ($5) per day for industrial and
commercial work; 300 Haitain gourdes ($7.50) per day for workers paid at a piecework rate
for an eight-hour workday.
Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage $0.88

Haiti Drinking Water Stats

Improved >
Rural

51% of
population

Improved >
Total

69% of
population

Improved >
Urban

85% of
population

Unimproved
> Rural

49% of
population

Unimproved
> Total

31% of
population

Unimproved
> Urban

15% of
population

Fort Pierce, Florida Demographics

Population 41,590
Median income for a household in the city was $30,869
30.2% of the population were below the poverty line
For population 25 years and over in Fort Pierce:
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High school or higher: 71.0%

Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Unemployed: 17.7%

References

"Haiti People Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from http://www.nationmaster.com/countryinfo/profiles/Haiti/People

"Haiti Drinking water source Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Haiti/People/Drinking-water-source
"Haiti Education Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from http://www.nationmaster.com/countryinfo/profiles/Haiti/Education
"Haiti Economy Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from http://www.nationmaster.com/countryinfo/profiles/Haiti/Economy
"Haiti Cost of living Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Haiti/Cost-of-living
"Haiti Labor Stats", NationMaster. Retrieved from http://www.nationmaster.com/countryinfo/profiles/Haiti/Labor
Fort Pierce, Florida,Wikipedia. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Pierce,_Florida#Demographics
Fort Pierce, Florida, City-Data.com. Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/city/Fort-PierceFlorida.html

Ceramic Water Filter Project, Pottersforpeace.com. Retrieved from

http://pottersforpeace.com/ceramic-water-filter-project/

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