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TerraClear Ceramic Water Purifier Project in Lao PDR

GS ID

2095

Region

Lao People's Democratic Republic

TerraClear Ceramic Water Purifier Project in Lao PDR

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certified SDG Impacts

No Poverty
Good Health and Well-Being
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Climate Action

Project Type

Energy Efficiency - Domestic
Energy Efficiency - Domestic

Status

Gold Standard Certified Project

Gold Standard Certified Project

Project Attributes

Emission Reduction

Project Developer

TerraClear Production Co. Ltd.

Methodology

GS TPDDTEC v 1.

Crediting Period

Jul 16, 2019 ― Jul 15, 2026

Standards Version

Gold Standard for the Global Goals

Annual Estimated Credits

33,541

Project Scale

Small Scale

Project Type

Energy Efficiency - Domestic

Description

In Lao PDR, the surface water is plentiful but frequently it is of very poor quality and not safe to drink especially in rural areas. Around 30% of Lao population lacks access to a source of improved drinking water and are at risk of getting diarrhoea or other water borne diseases. Though, a significant fraction of Lao population treats water preferable by boiling using woody biomass, charcoal etc to make the water safe for drinking. There is a significant fraction of families even cannot afford firewood to boil water, hence are forced to continue to drink unsafe water. TerraClear is a social enterprise, registered as a private limited company under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The enterprise is in the business of getting clean water to more people in Laos by selling the Lao Ceramic Water Purifier (CWP) to the population. CWP’s help people access safe drinking water, especially in rural areas, reduce time spent provisioning drinking water or collecting wood, reduce costs for families, reduce child and adult morbidity and mortality, improving attendance at school and increased productivity. Ceramic Water Purifiers provide for removal of microorganisms from water by gravity filtration through porous ceramics, with a typical flow rate at production of 1.5 - 3 litres per hour. 
Originally TerraClear plans to sell over 100,000 CWP’s between 2012 and 2019 but this target seems a bit high as up to mid-2018, the total sale is just about 58,000 filters. It is estimated that by the end of its first crediting period (15th July 2019), the total sale would be about 67,000 CWPs. With the new target, CWPs will provide safe drinking water for potentially more than 0.3 million people, and at the same time reduce the demand for water treatment through boiling water with non- renewable biomass. The CWP’s have a useful life of 5 years or more provided proper care and maintenance. The Lao Ceramic Water Purifiers are manufactured locally in Laos and therefore contribute to building a local industry and value added in Laos, as well as creating much needed sustainable jobs and business opportunities in rural areas. The project start date is 06/06/2012. 
With the assistance of carbon finance, TerraClear can become a unique and on-going sustainable enterprise capable of providing emissions-free household water treatment options to rural households, and thereby improve public health, household welfare and economy, as well as contribute to reduced deforestation in Lao PDR.

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