Affordable water filter developed by IIT Guwahati removes 89% fluoride, 94% iron

IIT Guwahati develops low-cost water treatment system to remove fluoride, iron

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a community-scale water treatment system that removes fluoride and iron from groundwater. The efficient system can treat up to 20,000 litres of contaminated water per day, offering a low-cost solution for areas with poor access to safe drinking water. The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious ACS ES&T Water journal in a paper co-authored by Pr…

Affordable water filter developed by IIT Guwahati removes 89% fluoride, 94% iron

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a cost-effective community-scale water treatment unit capable of removing iron and fluoride from groundwater. The system, which can treat up to 20,000 litres of water daily, is designed to serve areas facing challenges in accessing safe drinking water. According to the research team, […] The post Affordable water filter developed by IIT Guwahati removes 89% …