BARC has developed a methodology to produce a domestic water purification device which is made of polysulfone based nanocomposite ultrafiltration membrane in cylindrical configuration. This configuration device stand alone can be effective for removal of microbial contaminations and decontamination of arsenic and iron through chemical addition without the need of any electricity and overhead water tank, and hence can be used even in slums and rural areas of the country. The contamination level is reduced below the permissible limits as specified by IS 10500 for drinking water standard. This is very simple, well-engineered, single, reliable and cost effective point-of-use device.
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