IIT Jodhpur Develops Low-Cost Water Purification & Treatment Unit For Schools In Rural Rajasthan – Education News
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have developed a low-cost water purification and treatment unit for schools in rural areas of Rajasthan.
The water purification unit uses membrane-assisted sorption-based Ultrafiltration (UF) technology to make sure the water is purified and retreated for efficient usage. According to institute officials, washing hands multiple times a day, cleaning floors and surfaces in public places has become a routine practice in the wake of the pandemic.
“For the same, water requirement is increasing, hence wastewater generation is also increasing in both rural and urban areas. There is a need for a smart graded water supply grid, water budgeting, and water auditing.
“To address this, IIT Jodhpur is using its expertise for looking into water quantity and quality requirements in a holistic manner for the benefit of society. It includes water resource management, water conservation, water purification, wastewater treatment, recycling, and reuse,” said Pradip K Tewari, Head of Department of Chemical Engineering.
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