New Delhi: Researchers at the Indian Technology Institute (IIT), Jodhpur has developed a low-cost water purification and maintenance unit for schools in rural areas of Rajasthan.
Water purification units use membrane-based sorporated ultrafiltration technology to ensure water purified and backwards for efficient use.
Portable and initially developed units have been installed in five Jodhpur, Sirohi and Jhunjhunu District Rustic District.
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“For the same thing, the water requirements increase, therefore the generation of wastewater also increases in rural and urban areas.
There is a need for smart-multilevel water supply, water supply and water audits.
“To overcome this, IIT Jodhpur uses his expertise to look into the amount of water and quality requirements in a holistic way for the benefit of the community.
This includes managing water resources, water conservation, water purification, wastewater treatment, recycling, and reuse, “Pradip K Tewari said, head, chemical engineering department.
The team has designed, installed, and shows a purification unit and treatment of low-cost water which is significantly for the reuse of greywater processed for the purpose that cannot be taken.
One of the main advantages of this decentralization unit is that it is operated by end users and no labor costs to operate the unit, making it cost effective.
“Local participation of teachers, staff members and students are confirmed through education in the installation, operation and maintenance (O & M).
This helps in operation and maintenance by local communities at the right level and adequate capacity.
“Elementary school students are introduced to the practical aspects of education in this unit.
This acts as an introduction to the development of the skills at the primary level and a new approach to the system managed by the population of decentralized,” Tewari said.
According to the team, the wastewater treatment unit has the potential to encourage hand laundering practices in rare areas such as Rajasthan which only has 1-2 percent of the country’s water resources.
“By using the support of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and equivalent support, IIT Jodhpur will design and install units in 25 schools in Jodhpur and environmental areas,” Tewari said.
Other team members include the Faculty of Prashant Kumar Gupta, Vikky Anand and Nirmogy Bachhar.