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The Marine Corps photo was taken by Cpl. Jesura Jean Louis

In order to solve the thirst of the Marine Corps, an engineering company in Ohio is providing a high-speed water purifier that not only provides fresh water for the troops, but also reduces the carbon footprint of the Marine Corps.

So far this year, Parker Hannifin has delivered 70 sets of water purifier system H20 Pro to the department to help the military replenish water in severe environments. According to company executives, only one purifier-which is smaller than many other available reverse osmosis filtration systems-can replace 107,000 plastic water bottles per month.

Kelly Sullivan, the engineering manager of the company's water purification department, said: "You want people to go out and move." "This is really suitable for this because it is a very mobile device and other devices are very large. "

The device weighs about 130 pounds and has wheels like a suitcase. He pointed out that it can be easily stored in the back of a truck or airplane, which is different from other systems that are so large that they require a separate transportation platform.

In addition, the company puts ease of use at the forefront of the system, Sullivan said.

Parker Hannifin Defense Industry Marketing Manager Andrew McClelland said: "The one thing we really worked on when designing this system was the absolute simplicity of operation and maintenance."

He said that the Marines are usually accustomed to drinking water from a water bottle to replenish water when performing missions. It is difficult for them to believe in the efficacy of a purifier that is similar to a "chemical device" and requires special training to operate.

McClelland said that first, the water flows through a high-pressure pump, and then through an energy recovery device that pushes the liquid through a 3-pound motor—lighter than a traditional water filter motor. The final step is to pass the water through a filter to remove contaminants before it is ready for drinking.

He pointed out that only a few switches need to be turned on to operate the system, and the instrument used to monitor the pressure of the purifier is color-coded and no special training is required. The filter can be cleaned rather than replaced, and does not require special tools for maintenance.

"[We] really tried to incorporate the initial feedback we received into the design to make it as user-friendly as possible," McClelland said.

The Marine Corps signed a $6 million contract with Parker Hannifin in 2020 to produce 600 systems over a three-year period. The company expects to deliver 160 systems by the end of 2023.

This kind of water purifier is very good

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