WATER DISINFECTION IN INDIA
WATER DISINFECTION IN INDIA
Publication Year:
2018
Authors:
Mundra, Radhika
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Engineering for Change
Resource Type:
Blog Post
Summary:
Evaluates the effectiveness of various water disinfection technologies, including chlorine tablets, solar disinfection, and ceramic filters, in reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases in rural communities in India.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Blog Post
Publication Year
2018
Author
Mundra, Radhika
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Engineering for Change
Relevant Country
India
Specific Contaminants
Bacteria, Total coliforms
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The study evaluated the effectiveness of a low-cost water disinfection technology called the Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS) method in rural India. The SODIS method involves filling transparent plastic bottles with water and exposing them to sunlight for several hours to kill harmful microorganisms.
The study found that the SODIS method was effective in reducing the presence of harmful bacteria in drinking water, with a 4.5 log reduction in bacterial counts after six hours of exposure to sunlight. However, the method was less effective in reducing the presence of viruses and parasites.
The study also found that the SODIS method was well-received by the community, with high levels of user satisfaction and willingness to continue using the technology. However, the study identified several barriers to adoption, including limited access to transparent plastic bottles and concerns about the taste and odor of treated water.