THE DAN CAN
Lifeline’s novel and common-sense solution to improve water quality for 800 Million people across Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Problem
More often than not, water that is safe when collected is contaminated when consumed.
The Culprit: The plastic jerry can
The plastic jerry can is the dominant means of transporting water in Africa, but…
it was designed to carry oil, not water and…
jerry can interior
its small opening prevents proper cleaning, inevitably leading to bacterial growth.
The Solution
A cleanable jerry can
A carve out at the bottom of the can.
A rugged and water-tight screw cap.
A circular opening wide enough to put a hand in and clean with a sponge
With a circular opening at the bottom that is wide-enough to put a hand through, the “Dan Can” makes cleaning simple and effective – minimizing the risk of recontamination for hundreds of millions of people.
Competitive Costing Enables Impact at Scale
The Jerry Can
$2.50 - $3.50
Dan Can
$2.75 - $4.00
“A person who would refuse the Dan Can is a person who wants to spread disease within the village. Everyone must have this new can.”
– Isaac O., Kwania District, Uganda