
NIIST develops process to treat well water
The Hindu
Plant treats water contaminated with perchlorate, generates 2,000 litres of potable water daily
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) here has come up with a hybrid process for treating well water contaminated with perchlorate. Perchlorate contamination poses health risks as it can affect the thyroid gland leading to hypothyroidism and associated physiological disorders.
The NIIST has established a demonstration plant at Keezhmad panchayat in Aluva, Ernakulam district, which is capable of treating contaminated well water and generating 2,000 litres of potable water a day. The treatment process was developed by a team led by Krishnakumar B., Senior Principal Scientist with the NIIST's Environmental Technology Division.

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