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Hexayurt

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Peru Coffee

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Rural Comms

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Thailand Water

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Marianela Araya-Quesada replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hi Richard, I have read the papers you sent me about the solar desinfection option. It is interesting and also a very cheap option, however a bit risky...since to ensure a good desinfection certain temperatures as well as sun light are required, a...

59 minutes ago

Richard Dudeney replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hi Marianela, I'm sure UV is quite complicated if a UV lamp needs to be bought and maintained. As I understand not all communities will drink chlorinated water due to its taste. A lot of work has been done on solar disinfection, there are many c...

5 hours ago

Marianela Araya-Quesada is now friends with SRIDHAR GUTAM and Richard Dudeney

5 hours ago

MURALI KOCHUKRISHNAN commented on Anu Devi, Projects's group 'Thailand Water'

Dear Anu, What ever i have mentioned is basically a household level treatment measures as the water carried from distant places are stored in containers in their houses. These water needs to be disinfected for Drinking purposes. My earlier sugges...

6 hours ago

Marianela Araya-Quesada replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hi Richard, Well I think that the most expensive option among all of these is the UV lamps. To build a settler maight not be so expensive depending on the flow...but of course ofter options are welcome. I have not hear about the solar system, can...

7 hours ago

Tycho Hoogland and Henry Ko joined Science for Humanity

12 hours ago

Elmer Velasco Sayre replied to Elmer Velasco Sayre's discussion 'Seeking low-cost health and sanitation solution in dry climatic regimes'

Thanks a lot Murali for your comments. In the Philippines we are just starting promoting ecological sanitation and progress is slow but we are gaining ground. I need to know how ecosan can be improved using recycled plastics, etc. as cover-slab.. ...

15 hours ago

Richard Dudeney replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Also would be interesting to know what technique UNICEF used for water purification, I couldn't see much detail on their website.

15 hours ago

Richard Dudeney replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hi all, do you think a sedimentation/flocculation is the appropriate solution here where the budget may only be about £ 150 ? To settle small things like virus you would need flocculants like metal ions or polyelectrolytes, I understand. This may...

15 hours ago

Marianela Araya-Quesada replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Dear Pao, I have checked the analysis you sent me, but there are key parameters that are not there and that are requeired to understand a little bit better the situation like COD, BOD, DO, Disoved solids, sedimentable solids, among others. Is it ...

18 hours ago

Mobeen Aslam replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hello Pao May I ask you, why are you trying to avoid using chlorine as a disinfectant, which may be quite optmial and economical solution to inactivate E Coli. Also, are you facing any problem regarding capacity of filters i.e. not enough water i...

18 hours ago

Marianela Araya-Quesada replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Thanks Pao, I will check this out and get back to you with my comments. Marianela

20 hours ago

Marianela Araya-Quesada replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Hello Pao, Well, the area I was referring it the "land area" because if a settler could then be implemented the area is important. Many solutions can be analysed to remove the bacteria, but it must be done carefully so we ensure safety for the po...

20 hours ago

Suthinand (Pao) Jirakulpattana replied to Marianela Araya-Quesada's discussion 'water problem in Thailand' in the group Thailand Water

Dear all, Further to my previous response, I have attached herewith a translated water quality report for your consideration. Unfortunately, the test did not include information about the organic components. Thank you once again. Pao.

20 hours ago

Anu Devi, Projects replied to Anu Devi, Projects's discussion 'Thailand Water'

It is important to note that at the present moment the water is not delivered at the household level. Villagers have to commute to the water supply site to collect water (approximately 30 minutes walk) from the village.

21 hours ago

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Seeking low-cost health and sanitation solution in dry climatic regimes 4 Replies

Started by Elmer Velasco Sayre in Water & Sanitation. Last reply by Elmer Velasco Sayre 15 hours ago .

Thailand Water 1 Reply

Started by Anu Devi, Projects in Water & Sanitation. Last reply by Anu Devi, Projects 21 hours ago .

A new industry in Ocean Hydro Energy 2 Replies

Started by Mark Legacy in Hydrology. Last reply by Mobeen Aslam Jul 7.

How to get young people involved 6 Replies

Started by Anne Strachan in Environmental Sustainability. Last reply by Anu Devi, Projects Jul 6.

Ideas 2 Replies

Started by Richard Craig in Computer Sciences. Last reply by John Paul Daigle Jul 3.

Clean Potable Water for Villagers in Thailand 4 Replies

Started by Suthinand Jirakulpattana in Water & Sanitation. Last reply by Ben O'Neil Jun 13.

aphids on potato crop

Started by kapil kumar sharma in Biology Jun 12.

Manufacturing in the 3rd world 3 Replies

Started by Angela Whiteside in Manufacturing. Last reply by Nikki Black, Operational Manager Jun 10.

Science Communication/Public Engagement between Science and Society

Started by Ruth Wanjala in Information & Communication Jun 8.

The Fractal Matrix Planning System

Started by Padhraic Moneley in Environmental Sustainability Jun 3.

What to do with Health 3 Replies

Started by Gregor Wolbring in Health Sciences. Last reply by Simon Le Blond Jun 3.

The Guardian covers the Hexayurt Project 1 Reply

Started by Nikki Black, Operational Manager in Engineering. Last reply by Krishan Gajjar Jun 2.

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A new industry in Ocean Hydro Energy 2 Replies

How to get young people involved 6 Replies

Ideas 2 Replies

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Clean Potable Water for Villagers in Thailand 4 Replies

Manufacturing in the 3rd world 3 Replies

What to do with Health 3 Replies

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