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The water purification system and associated method of the present invention consists of a generally self-contained, highly maneuverable, portable water purification system. Maneuverability is enhanced by mounting a cabinet on wheels or on a cart that may be easily guided to a water supply. Power is

The water purification system and associated method of the present invention consists of a generally self-contained, highly maneuverable, portable water purification system. Maneuverability is enhanced by mounting a cabinet on wheels or on a cart that may be easily guided to a water supply. Power is supplied to the system in a solar cell. The power is used to operate the pump of the system and to power the purifying radiation source. The system can also be used as a portable power source in addition to its capacity as a water purifier.

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1. A portable, highly maneuverable, water purification system, comprising:a mobile cabinet having a water purification system including: a water conduit, where the water conduit retrieves water from an unpurified water supply and transfers water through the water purification system; a plurality of

1. A portable, highly maneuverable, water purification system, comprising:a mobile cabinet having a water purification system including: a water conduit, where the water conduit retrieves water from an unpurified water supply and transfers water through the water purification system; a plurality of filters connected by said conduit, where the conduit and plurality of filters creates a continuous water flow from an entry cavity to an exit cavity of the purification system; at least one ultraviolet (UV) light source located within the cabinet downstream from the filters connected to said conduit; solar power source; a pump connected to said conduit and said solar power source; and a time delay mechanism where the time delay mechanism delays the functioning of the pump for a predetermined time period. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of filters includes at least one screen filter for screening solid larger particulates in the water.3. The system of claim 2, wherein the plurality of filters includes a carbon filter located downstream from the screen filter.4. The system of claim 1, further comprising:a supply hose; and a pre-strainer of the water to be purified located between the supply hose and an ingress. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a battery power supply located within the cabinet.6. The system of claim 5, wherein power to the pump is supplied after power is supplied to the UV light.7. The system of claim 6, wherein the pump brings the water to be purified to at least approximately 40 psi of head pressure.8. The system of claim 5, further comprising a power receptacle for providing electrical power located outside the cabinet.9. The system of claim 5, further comprising a solar cell in electronic communication with the power supply.10. The system of claim 5, wherein the power supply is adaptable to electronic communication with an outside power source.11. The system of claim 5, further comprising a malfunction indicator for the UV light.12. The system of claim 1, further comprising:wheels for rolling the system, and a handle mechanism for directing the cabinet. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein the interior of the cabinet is protected with a closeable mechanism.14. A portable, highly maneuverable apparatus for purifying water, comprising:cabinet means for receiving water to be purified, including; means for filtering the water located inside the cabinet means; means for exposing the water to purifying radiation located within the cabinet downstream from the means for filtering; pump means powered by solar power; a time delay means, where the time delay means delays the functioning of the pump means for a pre-determined period; and a continuous water flow means, where the water flow means retrieves water from an unpurified water supply and transfers water through the water purification system. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising:means for supplying water to the cabinet means; and means for supplying power to means for supplying water located within the cabinet means. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising means for supplying power to the means for exposing the water to purifying radiation.17. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a means for obtaining solar power for charging the means for supplying power.18. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising wheels for rolling the system; anda handle mechanism for directing the cabinet. 19. A method of purifying water within a portable, highly maneuverable cabinet system, comprising the steps of:providing a portable, highly maneuverable cabinet for the purification of water; placing a series of filters within the cabinet; activating a pump within the cabinet; delaying the step of activating a pump for a pre-determined period of time; retrieving unpurified water via an inlet hose attached to the cabinet; continuously transferring the unpurified water through the series of filters; exposing the unpurified water to at least one ultraviolet (UV) light source located within the cabinet downstream from the filtering step, where step of exposing creates purified water; immediately transferring the purified water out of the cabinet via an outlet pipe; and using solar power to supply energy to the cabinet. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the cabinet includes a solar power supply and battery.21. The method of claim 20, wherein the cabinet is capable of operating as a portable power source.