Assessing reported use and microbiological performance of a point-of-use household water filter in rural Fiji

What is it about?

A particular household water filter was widely distributed throughout rural areas in Fiji. This paper investigates the use of the filters by users and how well the filters performed in field settings. We found that significant rates of filter breakage, inconsistent use by users, and poor quality of already-filtered water likely limits the intended health benefits of the filter.

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Why is it important?

Household water treatment methods have been piloted and evaluated all around the world, but the literature largely lacks examples from the Pacific islands region. This study highlights some of the challenges of a particular household water treatment method in a Pacific island context.