'Gospel of Filtration'

On Wednesday, Rebecca, Meg, Floyd and Bonnie had an opportunity to visit Chujio Ceramics and see first-hand how the ceramic water filters are made. What an incredible experience!

The Mburu family began operating the factory to make cooking stoves and flower pots. They were introduced to the idea of the ceramic water filter but weren’t really sold on the idea at first. In fact, it was five years before they felt led to explore the options such a product could provide.

After additional research and much prayer, the decision was made to add the ceramic water filter to the lineup of products produced by Chujio Ceramics.

During our visit to the factory, we followed the process from mixing of the clay and “baking” to checking for defects, dipping in silver and packaging for distribution. It is an extraordinary process – so basic, yet so extensive in its concept of quality control and efficiency.

Understanding the direct relationship between clean water and good public health, the Mburu family is committed to being able to help provide this cost-effective, sustainable method for all who need it.

Recognizing that God has given them this opportunity to turn a vision into reality is a responsibility they take seriously. They continuously review each step of the process in an effort to keep costs as low as possible so that the cost to the consumer remains affordable. Thus, the $20 price tag is inclusive of the 20-liter bucket, ceramic filter and faucet, as well as instructions on using the filter.

Simple in its concept, producing clean water with this process requires only eight hours. A person or family can fill the filter with water from any other source before going to bed and by morning will have cool, clean, safe water to drink or cook with.

Work continues to make as many people as possible aware of this product so the means by which they can truly change their lives is known and made available throughout the rural areas of Kenya and other countries in Africa.

Please pray thanking God for indigenous families like the Mburus who are committed to not only helping change lives, but to changing mindsets; who are committed to giving of themselves in an effort to make this life-saving resource readily available in a simple, cost-effective method; and who are committed to putting the needs of others before their own in this endeavor.