This picture features a few of the many who came to see what we were offering.
One WAPI per bag was given to each family.
--Livingston, Zambia, 2010
One WAPI per bag was given to each family.
--Livingston, Zambia, 2010
Why WAPIs for the World is Unique?WAPIs for the World is assisting globally with safe and healthy water for survival. WAPI, an acronym for Water Pasteurization Indicator, is needed and used in developing countries and impoverished communities. We teach villagers how to use the WAPI for potable water in conjunction with personal hygiene and sanitation.
WAPI is a simple hand-made device that is easy to use, works well, unbreakable, re-usable and therefore, has a long-life span. Because our vendors throughout the United States have endorsed us with their donations and support of this world-wide WAPI humanitarian ministry, the cost of the WAPI is only $2.00. However, we cannot succeed in this effort alone, it takes a community. |
How does the WAPI work?
The WAPI is a polycarbonate tube that is sealed at both ends and contains a small quantity of a special formulated wax which melts at temperatures of pasteurization. The WAPI is placed inside a water-pot of any size with the wax at the top of the small tube. Cover pot with lid to prevent bugs flying into water while heating. A washer weights the WAPI immersed in the fluids. When the specialized wax melts, it will flow to the bottom of the WAPI indicating the water is pasteurized. Take the water off the fire and remove the WAPI from the hot-pot so the wax can solidify. Leave for a minimum of fifteen minutes before reuse. This allows the wax to cool down completely for accurate readings. Turn the WAPI over and pull the stainless-steel wire through to the opposite end for the next use. If you are unsure water is clean, re-pasteurize.
A WAPI can save time and fuel!
Water heated to 149°F / 65°C for a short period of time is free from harmful microbes, including E. Coli, Rotavirus, Giardia, Hepatitis A and more. Fruit juice, milk and other liquids are pasteurized at temperatures well below boiling, which is 212°F / 100°C. Therefore, the WAPI is designed not to exceed the required clean water pasteurization level.
The WAPI is extremely useful for people who currently boil water to make it safe for drinking. The WAPI clearly indicates when a safe pasteurization temperature has been reached. It will save fuel which is being wasted by excessive heating, deforestation and urban air pollution.
The WAPI is extremely useful for people who currently boil water to make it safe for drinking. The WAPI clearly indicates when a safe pasteurization temperature has been reached. It will save fuel which is being wasted by excessive heating, deforestation and urban air pollution.