Iran announced on Wednesday that it has successfully implemented devices to remove arsenic from drinking water in more than 20 villages.
It said the technology based on the use of nanostructured iron nanoparticle adsorbents, had significantly improved water quality for local residents, especially in arid and rural areas.
According to the Iran government, more than 150 such devices have already been put into operation in Kerman province and more than 20 villages have installed local water purification systems capable of treating up to 20 cubic metres of water per day.
“Due to low rainfall and increased salinity and metal contamination of water resources, arsenic concentrations in some of Iran’s groundwater have exceeded permissible limits,’’ experts said.
Mehr News Agency, partner of TV BRICS, emphasised that the project is an example of how scientific advances and technological innovation could have direct positive impact on quality of life of people, especially in remote areas. (Tv Brics/NAN)
