CHRISTOPER EBOIGBE

The provision of safe drinking water remains a critical global challenge, particularly in remote, underserved, or disaster-stricken areas. This project presents the comprehensive design and theoretical analysis of a miniaturized water treatment plant and integrated dispenser system. The design methodology involved a systematic selection and integration of treatment stages: a polypropylene sediment pre-filter for large particulates, a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter for chlorine and organic compounds, a thin-film composite reverse osmosis (RO) membrane for dissolved solids and heavy metals, and a final UV-C chamber for pathogen inactivation. The integrated dispenser system features a storage tank and a manual or electric pump to deliver water on demand. Critical design parameters, including flow rate, recovery ratio, pump specifications, and component sizing, were calculated to optimize the balance between treatment efficacy, energy consumption, and portability. The results of the design analysis confirm that the system is capable of producing water that complies with established drinking water quality parameters. This miniaturized water treatment plants and integrated dispenser system offers a promising, sustainable solution for decentralized water purification, with significant potential for deployment in off-grid and emergency situations