Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Title: | Hand Pump Attachable Iron Removal Plant |
Area: | Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences |
Focus Area: | Water-based Technologies |
Status: | TRL-9 (More than200 plants are already installed by PHED and working efficiently in Iron affected areas inChhattisgarh State). |
Patent: | Open source Technology |
Social Benefits: | Low cost Iron removal technology. |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, Maharashtra |
Technology Readiness Label: | 9 |
Funding Agency: | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Brief Description
Description : | This technology is designed to be attached directly to hand pumps for removing iron from groundwater at the point of extraction. It operates without electricity or chemical inputs, making it suitable for rural areas. The system provides a simple and effective solution for addressing iron contamination in drinking water.
Key Features: • Can be attached to existing hand pumps • Removes iron effectively from groundwater • Operates without electricity or chemicals • Suitable for rural and decentralized use • Low-cost and easy maintenance |
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