From source to mouth: safe water supply in arsenic-affected Bangladesh

Sustainable and microbial safe drinking water accessibility (piped) in arsenic-affected area in developing countries

In the arsenic-contaminated Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta in Bangladesh and India people often use scattered household hand-pumps to provide drinking water for their households. In this research project a new approach is being developed for small-scale piped water supply, where technological innovations for arsenic removal and ensuring microbial safety are combined. In collaboration with the Faculty of Design Engineering it is investigated how human-centered design and Do-It-Yourself practices can be applied towards sustainable implementation of new arsenic mitigation strategies.

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