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Innovating Community-Based Drinking Water Treatment: A Mobile Device in Barangay Lupa, Compostela, Cebu

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  • Jamaica Plarisan,
  • Kyle Conde,
  • Giles Almaden,
  • Rosegen Sarsalejos,
  • Clorie Mae Arsolon,
  • Angelique Cabiging,
  • Gilliana Eve Arioja,
  • Kyla Shenna Acaso,
  • Dreian Narte,
  • Renz Ulgasan,
  • Jestoni Tan,
  • Donald Lalican
Jamaica Plarisan
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Kyle Conde
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Giles Almaden
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Rosegen Sarsalejos
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Clorie Mae Arsolon
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Angelique Cabiging
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Gilliana Eve Arioja
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Kyla Shenna Acaso
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Dreian Narte
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Renz Ulgasan
Student, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Jestoni Tan
Adviser, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Donald Lalican
Instructor, College of Engineering, Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus
Published in : International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM) , Vol. 12 No. 05 (2024)

Submission to VIJ 2024-05-31

Keywords

  • water treatment,
  • mobile,
  • filtration,
  • disinfection,
  • drinking water

Copyright (c) 2024 Jamaica S. Plarisan, Kyle G. Conde, Giles B. Almaden, Rosegen A. Sarsalejos, Clorie Mae H. Arsolon, Angelique Y. Cabiging, Gilliana Eve Y. Arioja, Kyla Shenna M. Acaso, Dreian A. Narte, Renz Q. Ulgasan, Jestoni P. Tan, MSEE, Donald R. Lalican, MEIE, PIE

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Abstract

In response to the significant issue of insufficient access to safe drinking water in the mountainous barangay of Lupa, Compostela, Cebu, this study provides a customized mobile water treatment device that seeks to address current drinking water issues, providing mitigation to the community. The treated water undergoes rigorous laboratory testing to determine the device's treatment performance on deep-well water sources in the barangay. This study evaluated the device's acceptability level, performance, and potential weaknesses using weighted mean calculations, microbial contamination calculations, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The results reveal a significant level of acceptance among respondents toward adopting the mobile water treatment device. Moreover, the device’s treated water effectively meets the 2017 Philippine National Drinking Water Standards, making it safe for drinking. However, observation highlights device vulnerabilities, particularly the water pump's tendency to overheat and the UV sterilizer's sensitivity, emphasizing the importance of consistent monitoring and maintenance practices.

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