HOUSEHOLD WATER TREATMENT TRENDS IN INDIA
HOUSEHOLD WATER TREATMENT TRENDS IN INDIA
Publication Year:
2018
Authors:
Mundra, Radhika; Burleson, Grace
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Engineering for Change, CAWST
Resource Type:
Report
Summary:
Overview of the current state of water quality in India, including the health impacts of consuming contaminated water and the challenges faced by communities in accessing clean water.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Report
Publication Year
2018
Author
Mundra, Radhika; Burleson, Grace
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Engineering for Change, CAWST
Relevant Country
India
Specific Contaminants
Heavy Metals, Other Chemicals, Arsenic, Fluoride
Specific Solutions
Arogya Water Filters, Biosand Filters, TATA Swach Cristella Plus Water Filter, TATA Swach Smart, P&G Purifier of Water, Zimba Automatic Chlorine Dispenser, Bhartiwaters tabletop filters
Business Connect Takeaways
According to a report on household water treatment in Colombia, household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) is an important strategy for improving access to safe drinking water in the country, particularly in rural and remote areas. HWTS technologies include chlorine, ceramic filters, and solar disinfection, among others. The success of HWTS programs in Colombia depends on a range of factors, including community engagement, access to financing, and effective monitoring and evaluation.
A report on household water treatment trends in India reveals that HWTS is an important strategy for improving access to safe drinking water in the country, particularly in rural and remote areas. HWTS technologies include chlorine, ceramic filters, and biosand filters, among others. The success of HWTS programs in India depends on a range of factors, including community engagement, access to financing, and effective monitoring and evaluation.
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