The Hippo Water Roller 4 February 2009
Tags: Case Studies, Innovation, Products, Water Quality, Africa
Millions of people worldwide have to walk long distances every day to collect water, usually carrying a 20L bucket on their head.

The Hippo Water Roller is a barrel-shaped container designed to transport 90L of water. It consists of a drum with a large screw-on cap and a clip-on steel handle, avoiding stress on the neck, arms or spine.

The drum is manufactured from UV stabilized polyethylene and has been designed to withstand typical rural conditions such as uneven footpaths, rocks and even broken bottles.

Almost five times the usual amount of water can be collected in less time with less effort.