Question specific to the school project

By Blue Planet Network Posted on Sun 24 Jul 2011, almost 15 years ago

Isn't this proposal to create a water system like the US where even flushing water is drinking quality? Wouldn't a simpler system e.g. rapid sand filter with a slower biosand filter at the drinking water points be much more efficient and effective?

I live in an affluent community in Bangalore living of ground water 50m and we don't treat any of the water except point-of-use household filters. Its fine for bathing and all household use except drinking.

The reason for this is that from a system level allocation of resources, where should we put our resources and energy and in what way? As can be seen by the applications which are across so many diverse geographies, cultures, technologies, and costs, we need to ask some tough questions to ensure that we make progress against the global water crisis as well as at a local level.

Thanks,
Rajesh