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Access to safe drinking water is a major challenge in Kenya, especially in Kisumu, where pump-based systems often deliver contaminated water. This project presents a portable, modular purification system for boreholes, rivers, wells, and tanks, using electrocoagulation and filtration, with sensors and a microcontroller to ensure water flows only when safe. Electronically controlled valves and a dashboard provide transparency and control. Affordable, locally manufacturable, and scalable, the system improves community access to safe water and supports Sustainable Development Goal 6.1.

14/02/2026 Team Conversation

Key Points Discussed: - Proposal Content: Must include technology explanation and application in Kenya.
- Sustainability: Focus on ensuring the project is practical and long-lasting, avoiding failures seen in similar projects.
- Value Addition: Ensure project is chemical-free and possibly provides cold water treatment.
- Team Expansion: Include members beyond the design team, e.g., village beta tester representative.
- Prototyping: Develop a smaller scale model of the system.
- Modularity: Ensure universal connectable parts for flexibility.
- Testing Requirements: Identify or acquire a water quality testing device.

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