The Issues with Water management

The bore well in the colony has saline water

There is a need for installation of a solar pump on the larger tank in order to ensure constant supply during power cuts

The condition of taps is poor resulting in high levels of water wastage

The community has proposed that the smaller bore well which is 130 ft deep and under repair could be used for installation of a possible purification system.

Possible Suggestions:

For water management, It is best to improve on what they already have, rather than implement a whole new plan, which would cost a lot more, and also take a lot more time to complete.

Fix up the non-working tank, well , and also the pump, so that more water can be attained for the villagers.

Filter for underground rainwater tank.

Current Water Problems

Saline water Bacteria Minerals Sedimentation

Filtration

Chlorination Carbon Filter Reverse Osmosis

Chlorination

Hugely reduces salinity and bacteria infection in water

Easily filtrated out of water in case of too much chlorine

Carbon Filter

Removes chlorine, sediment, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water.

Ineffective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds.

Reverse Osmosis

Removes large molecules and ions Removes large dirt particles and

impurities

Water Storage

As there is two water tanks that are in operation that are supplied from the same bore water source

There is a tank on the eastern side of the town that is out of use along with the water suppling it

Handmade Tank

A tank can be made with a frame and metal shell

With polystyrene insulation Cost effective Easily acquired Stable supports

Manufactured water tanks Capacity:

1800 or 2000 L Dimensions:

1200x2000x700 or 825

Underground Water Tanks

Great for limited spaces Easy to install Productive use of the flooding water Water stays cooler due to no direct

sunlight Out of sight Produced from strong, robust materials