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Adsorbent-based point-of-use system for arsenic removal in rural areas

2002; UWA Publishing; Volume: 51; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2166/aqua.2002.0011

1365-2087

B. Petrus̆evski, J.A. Boere, S. M. Shahidullah, Saroj Sharma, Jan C. Schippers,

Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity

Research Article| May 01 2002 Adsorbent-based point-of-use system for arsenic removal in rural areas B. Petrusevski; B. Petrusevski 1International Institute for Infrastructura, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), P.O. Box 3015, 2601 DA, Delft, The Netherlands Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar J. Boere; J. Boere 2Norit Nederland B.V., P.O. Box 105, 3800 AC Amersfoort, The Netherlands Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar S. M. Shahidullah; S. M. Shahidullah 1International Institute for Infrastructura, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), P.O. Box 3015, 2601 DA, Delft, The Netherlands Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar S. K. Sharma; S. K. Sharma 1International Institute for Infrastructura, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), P.O. Box 3015, 2601 DA, Delft, The Netherlands Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar J. C. Schippers J. C. Schippers 3International Institute for Infrastructura, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), P.O. Box 3015, 2601 DA, Delft, The Netherlands and Kiwa N.V. Research and Consultancy, P.O. Box 1072, 3430 BB Nieuwegein, The Netherlands Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua (2002) 51 (3): 135–144. https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2002.0011 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Cite Icon Cite Permissions Search Site Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsThis Journal Search Advanced Search Citation B. Petrusevski, J. Boere, S. M. Shahidullah, S. K. Sharma, J. C. Schippers; Adsorbent-based point-of-use system for arsenic removal in rural areas. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua 1 May 2002; 51 (3): 135–144. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2002.0011 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex Arsenic in groundwater is recognised as a threat to public health worldwide and specifically in rural areas of several developing countries (e.g. Bangladesh). Different treatment technologies are available or under investigation that, when properly operated, can reduce arsenic concentrations to a sufficiently low level. These technologies are inappropriate for rural communities in developing countries where arsenic-related problems are most pronounced, and where centralised water treatment facilities are frequently absent. Arsenic-related health hazards are associated with the use of arsenic-contaminated water for drinking and food preparation, corresponding to only 2–4 litres per capita per day. Arsenic removal in rural areas, where centralised water treatment and distribution facilities are unavailable, should consequently be carried out at household level and the system applied should be simple and affordable. Arsenic adsorption capacities of different virgin and iron-coated materials were first examined in batch adsorption experiments. Both iron-coated sand (ICS) and iron-impregnated granular activated carbon (IGAC) show high As(III) and As(V) adsorption capacities that decrease at high pH values. Three simple point-of-use systems, namely, a 'tea bag', a 'coffee filter' and a simple 'family filter', all with iron-coated sand or iron-impregnated granular activated carbon were tested. The 'tea bag' system was not successful because too long an adsorption time was required. The 'coffee filter' performed better, however, results obtained with the simple 'family filter' were most promising. The simple 'family filter' containing 2 litres of IGAC is expected to supply a family in rural Bangladesh with arsenic-free water for drinking and cooking for, on average, 18 months without adsorbent replacement. adsorption, arsenic removal, iron-coated sand, iron-impregnated granular activated carbon, point-of-use systems This content is only available as a PDF. © IWA Publishing 2002 You do not currently have access to this content.