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Assam: IIT Guwahati develops low-cost fluoride & iron removal system from groundwater

A key feature of the developed system is its cost-effectiveness, with Rs 20 per 1000 liters of treated water, making it highly affordable.

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June 23, 2025
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Assam: IIT Guwahati develops low-cost fluoride & iron removal system from groundwater
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Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati researchers have developed a community-scale water treatment system that removes fluoride and Iron from groundwater.

The efficient system can treat up to 20,000 liters of contaminated water per day, offering a low-cost solution for areas with poor access to safe drinking water.

The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious ACS ES&T Water journal in a paper co-authored by Prof. Mihir Kumar Purkait, along with Post-Doctoral Research Associates, Dr. Anweshan, and Dr. Piyal Mondal, and research scholar Mr. Mukesh Bharti  from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati.

Fluoride, a mineral generally used in dental care products, pesticides, fertilizers, and some industrial processes, can enter groundwater either naturally or through human activities such as agriculture and manufacturing. Consumption of water with excess fluoride presence can lead to skeletal-fluorosis, a serious health condition in which bones harden and joints become stiff, making physical movement difficult and painful. In India, states including Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, and Gujarat, among others, face high levels of fluoride in groundwater.

The IIT Guwahati research team developed a 4-step system that ensures a cost-effective and energy-efficient technology for contaminated water treatment. In this, the contaminated water goes through the process of –

  • Aeration – which starts with a specifically designed aerator that adds oxygen to the water, helping remove dissolved iron
  • Electrocoagulation – the water then moves into the electrocoagulation unit, where a mild electric current passes through aluminum electrodes. This process releases charged metal particles (ions) that attract and bind with contaminants
  • Flocculation and setting – in this process, the charged ions bound with contaminants form large clumps. These clumps are thickened in the flocculation chamber and allowed to settle
  • Filtration – after settling of the aggregations, the water passes through a multi-layer filter made of coal, sand, and gravel to remove remaining impurities

Speaking about the developed technology, Prof. Mihir K. Purkait, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, said, “In the electrocoagulation process, an electric potential is applied to dissolve a sacrificial metal anode, typically aluminum or iron, generating coagulant species directly in the solution. Simultaneously, hydrogen gas evolves at the cathode. These coagulants help aggregate suspended solids and adsorb or precipitate dissolved contaminants. The hydrogen and oxygen bubbles produced during electrolysis interact with air bubbles, assisting in lifting pollutant particles to the surface.”

“The selection of electrode material depends on factors like low cost, low oxidation potential, and high electro-positivity after dissolution. Among available options, aluminum has proven highly effective, particularly in the removal of iron, arsenic, and fluoride under optimal operational conditions,” he said.

The research team tested the developed system under real-world conditions for 12 weeks and recorded consistent performance. The results have shown removal of 94% iron and 89% fluoride from the wastewater, bringing the levels within safe limits set by Indian standards.

A key feature of the developed system is its cost-effectiveness, with Rs 20 per 1000 liters of treated water, making it highly affordable.

The developed technology requires minimal supervision and has a projected lifespan of 15 years with electrode replacement scheduled every six months. The study proposes a method to estimate electrode life using a built-in safety factor to ensure timely maintenance.

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As a pilot project, in support with the Public Health Engineering Department of Assam, the developed technology has been successfully installed by Kakati Engineering Pvt. Ltd. in Changsari, Assam.

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