Limitations Technique
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The ground water must contain a high concentration of iron. (As:Fe = 1: 10 will be excellent. If that concentration ratio is present, then this method will work whatever may be the level of arsenic)
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The spray system must work properly & efficiently.
- Small hand-pumps cannot be used for this process. Submersible pumps working through electrical power are a necessity to achieve the desired result.
After drinking the arsenic & iron contaminated water for a long time, the villagers may take some time to adapt to the taste of the good quality As & Fe free water. This will need some awareness campaign. Also, absence of iron results in loose motion for a few days which can be mistaken as stomach upset.
Contact Info
Mrs. Chea Eliyan
Project Coordinator and Deputy Head
Department of Environmental Science, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Room 112A, First Floor, Royal University of Phnom Penh, Russian Confederation Blvd. Phnom Penh, Camobdia
+855-17 485 675
chea.eliyan@rupp.edu.kh or chea_eliyan@yahoo.com