Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Title: | Domestic Iron & Arsenic Filter |
Area: | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
Focus Area: | Water-based Technologies |
Status: | Ready to deploy |
Patent: | IN201911006286 |
Social Benefits: | Removes iron & arsenic from groundwater |
Developing Agency: | CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur, West Bengal |
Technology Readiness Label: | 6 |
Funding Agency: | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Brief Description
Description : | This technology is designed for domestic-level treatment of groundwater contaminated with both iron and arsenic. It uses an adsorbent-based approach to remove contaminants effectively without requiring electricity. The system is compact, easy to operate, and suitable for households and small institutions. It ensures safe drinking water by reducing both iron and arsenic to acceptable levels while maintaining simplicity and affordability.
Key Features: • Simultaneously removes iron and arsenic from groundwater • Adsorbent-based filtration technology • Operates without electricity • Storage capacity of around 15 litres • Suitable for household and small-scale applications |
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