Water Storage Systems
Lighter, More Affordable Solutions
IDE is developing low-cost plastic storage bags that can be used as headers for drip irrigation and sprinkler systems. Currently, farmers pay approximately US$20 for used 200 liter (53 gallon) oil drums in which they are able to store water. IDE has developed a 200 liter (53 gallon) header bag that is expected to retail in Africa for about US$5 and is ready for extensive farmer testing.
In addition, IDE has completed field testing of 5,000–10,000 liter (1,321-2,642 gallon) trench and earth mound-supported plastic water storage bags. These bags allow farmers to store water from various sources, including both harvested rain and piped water. They decrease work, provide water security, and provide a potential income-generating opportunity for small plot farmers.
10,000 Liter (2,642 Gallon) Earth Mound-supported Storage Bag
200 Liter (53 Gallon) Irrigation Header Bag
Affordable Tech Initiative
Do you want to be at the forefront of the affordable technology revolution? Your contribution to this initiative will help us develop and market the next wave of affordable, low impact, income enhancing technologies, like low pressure crop sprinklers that can work with drip irrigation systems, and a low-cost water storage bag that can hold 10,000 liters (2,642 gallons) of monsoon rainwater for use during the dry season.
