Title:
Development of a Solar-Powered Water Purification System for Rural Communities
Abstract
Background:
Access to clean drinking water is a critical issue in many rural areas. Traditional water purification methods can be costly and rely on electricity, which is often unavailable. This project aims to address this issue by developing a low-cost, solar-powered water purification system.
Objective:
The objective of this project is to design and implement a solar-powered water purification system that can provide safe drinking water to rural communities with minimal operational costs.
Methods:
The system combines solar panels with a filtration unit consisting of activated carbon, UV light, and a ceramic filter. Solar energy powers both the filtration process and the UV sterilization. Field testing was conducted in a rural area with high levels of water contamination to assess the system’s efficiency in removing pathogens and improving water quality.
Results:
Initial tests showed that the system successfully removed 99.5% of bacteria and harmful pathogens from contaminated water. The filtration unit maintained its efficiency over a two-month testing period, and solar energy provided sufficient power to operate the system without the need for external electricity.
Conclusion:
The solar-powered water purification system offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for providing clean drinking water in rural areas. With further optimization, the system could be deployed at scale to address water scarcity in developing regions.