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This collection contains resources about the Biosand Water Filtration System curated by the ECHO Asia team.



  1. This step-by-step video demonstrates how to assemble a basic Top Lit Up Draft (TLUD)Biochar Kiln using a 200L metal drum. This is our preferred 'entry-level' method for biochar production, as it can be easily replicated in most settings. Biochar produced in this manner can be used as a soil...
  2. This step-by-step video demonstrates how to build a Biosand Water Filtration System (300L per day) following Aqueous Solutions' design model. More videos related to this topic are available on their site at aqsolutions.org.
  3. 2022-03-18
  4. Produced by Aqueous Solutions, this simple booklet provides a clear overview of the Biosand Water Filtration System (300L per day) and how to build and use it. English Version (2022) Thai Version (2016) Lao Version (2016) Burmese Version (2016) Sinhala Version (2016)
  5. Produced by Aqueous Solutions, this simple booklet provides a clear overview of the Biosand Water Filtration System (2000L per day) and how to build and use it. English Version (2022) Thai Version (2016) Burmese Version (2016)
  6. 2025-01-20 This presentation provides an overview of biochar: what it is, how it is created, andits potential benefits.