{"id":349,"date":"2020-10-18T03:15:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T18:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/niveditakhandekar.com\/?p=349"},"modified":"2020-10-18T03:17:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T18:17:18","slug":"innovative-solution-for-water-testing-state-of-the-art-mobile-water-testing-laboratory-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niveditakhandekar.com\/?p=349","title":{"rendered":"Innovative solution for Water testing: State-of-the-art Mobile Water Testing Laboratory Van"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This mobile water testing laboratory will be an effective mode of surveillance of drinking water quality in rural areas of the state of Haryana; quickly identifying the water quality problem on the spot. The lab is capable of measuring different water quality parameters such as pH, alkalinity, TDS, hardness, residual chlorine, zinc, nitrite, fluoride, turbidity and micro-biological test of water samples.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prototype image of the mobile van with descriptions (Pic by PIB)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Haryana, the north-western Indian state of India, has come up\nwith a novel approach as part of its water supply mission to all its residents\nwhen it comes to water testing on the spot !!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water quality in Haryana is mainly affected by total dissolved\nsolids (TDS), fluoride, nitrate, iron, and alkalinity. Taking cognizance of the\npressing need for water testing, a state-of-the-art \u2018Mobile Water Testing\nLaboratory Van\u2019, <\/strong><\/em>fully\nequipped with multi-parameter system containing analyzers \/ sensor \/ probes \/\ninstruments meant for water testing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mobile water testing lab van has been uniquely designed and\nfully loaded with latest technologies and features: It is GPS-enabled for\nlocation tracking and the analyzed sample data can be transmitted to a\ncentralized PHED server via GPRS\/ 3G connectivity with power backup. It also\nprovides \u2018On-site\u2019 recording and reporting of results through a smart phone or\nsimilar device with the ability to send results direct to a web-based secure\ncentral server. \u201cThis mobile van also has a fully automated sensor-based\nanalysis controlled by centrally commanded software. The LED display unit in\nthe mobile lab gives an instant display of the results immediately after\nanalysis,\u201d a government release said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supply of clean and safe\nwater is essential for public health, and therefore, ensuring supply of water\nalong with regular testing is imperative. The Jal Jeevan Mission of the Government\nof India\u2019s Ministry of Jal Shakti aims to provide tap water connection to every\nrural home by 2024. The work under this mission is being done on war footing\nand the mission gives a lot of emphasis on water quality surveillance and\nmonitoring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mobile water testing laboratory, the government hopes, will\nbe an effective mode of surveillance of drinking water quality in rural areas\nof Haryana. The lab is capable of measuring different water quality parameters such\nas pH, alkalinity, TDS, hardness, residual chlorine, zinc, nitrite, fluoride,\nturbidity, and micro-biological test of water samples. This mobile lab will\nhelp in quickly identifying the water quality problem on the spot at site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government has said, the mobile testing van will be stationed at State Water Testing Laboratory, Karnal and its area of operation will be throughout Haryana. This new facility will provide access to water-testing facility even at the remotest corner of the state. Further, in the event of outbreak of water-borne disease, these vans can be deployed onsite for effective management and quick access to water test reports. Besides, they can also be used for counter checking of quality of testing from all laboratories, the release <\/a>said earlier this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jal Jeevan Mission mandates\nthat in every village five persons, especially women, are to be trained for use\nof Field Test Kits, so that water can be tested in villages. Public Health\nEngineering Department \/ Rural Water Supply department of different states are supposed\nto ensure supply of safe drinking water to rural homes and monitor water\nquality on regular basis by testing in the laboratories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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