Design and evaluation of large volume transparent plastic containers for water remediation by solar disinfection

M. Inmaculada Polo-López, Azahara Martínez-García, M.J. Abeledo-Lameiro, Lyndon Buck , R Marasini, Javier Marugan, A Garcia-Gil, Tracy Morse, Steven Brockliss, Giuliana Fererro, Kingsley Lungu, M Teferi, T Asmelash, Hipolito H. Gómez-Couso, Pilar Fernandez-Ibañez, Kevin McGuigan

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Abstract

Solar water disinfection (SODIS) is a household drinking water treatment with a number of well-known benefits such as simplicity, efficiency and low cost. It consists of solar exposure of water stored in transparent containers (1–2 L) to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours, producing water that is safe for drinking. During recent years, much effort has been directed by the scientific community to increase the batch volume of treated water delivered by SODIS with the main objective of reducing the risk of waterborne disease in communities in resource-poor settings. In this context, this chapter reviews the latest research on the evaluation of common and novel materials employed for the design of larger-volume transparent containers (>20 L) to be used for SODIS. The container design and performance of the materials developed are described from different perspectives, including microbial inactivation (bacteria, viruses and protozoan parasites), mathematical modelling of the microbicidal capacity of the container material based on optical characteristics, their lifespan and stability under natural sunlight as well as field experiences for implementation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhoto- and Electrochemical Water Treatment: For the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Subtitle of host publicationFor the Removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
EditorsHalan Prakash, Rita S Dhodapkar, Kevin McGuigan
Place of PublicationCambridge
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Chapter5
Number of pages32
ISBN (Electronic)9781839167362
ISBN (Print)9781839165016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameChemistry in the Environment
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry

Keywords

  • drinking water
  • water treatment
  • microbial inactivation

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