This tech-driven project aims to provide safe drinking water to the tribal and rural districts in developing and other nations, through automated chlorination and UV disinfection. A dynamic online monitoring system using IoT and patented AI-ML cloud-based technologies ensures transparency and efficiency. A one-stop solution for online disinfection while monitoring water quality, quantity and real time carbon avoidance. Opportunity to secure a long-term supply of UNFCC, Gold Standard (GS) or VERRA verified carbon credits through provision of clean drinking water. Technology Overview
BACKGROUND
There’s a stark disparity in access to safe drinking water in the world between urban and rural areas. Infrastructure issues and contamination force many rural families to resort to boiling their water with firewood or gas, contributing to environmental degradation.
CARBON AVOIDANCE AND REALTIME CARBON
The installation of automated chlorination units and UV disinfection systems in these villages reduces the need for boiling water, thus decreasing the demand for wood, fuel and non-renewable biomass.
The project uses cutting-edge IoT and AI-ML technologies to dynamically monitor the water quality, providing real-time data of water quality, quantity and carbon avoided for stakeholders.
APPROVALS/METHODOLOGY
This project has secured all rights from Government and local villages to implement and generate credits. Expert365 has installed the tank365 equipment in 45 villages and is in negotiation and ready to launch in a further 500+ villages in 2025. All Governmental approvals, Project Design Document based on Gold Standard SDG-GS-13 methodology are ready for submission
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) COVERED
As a clean water project for rural areas, the activity has a direct impact on health and poverty. It also reduces gender inequalities by reducing time spent related to firewood collection and water purification through boiling helping to safeguard remaining woodland habitats. The project also employs locals to manage systems, bolstering local employment. A key outcome is a 65% reduction in visits to the local primary health centers with near zero water borne diseases in all schools.
There are 9 SDGs covered in this project which is one of the largest number of SDGs covered for any water project.
SDG Goal – 01
Mostly woman and single mothers employed as maintenance staff (non-technical).
SDG Goal – 15
Reduced deforestation and emissions for a better planet
SDG Goal – 13
Reduced burning of fossil fuels and biomass, protecting against climate change.
SDG Goal – 12
Reduction of material footprint via reduced fossil fuel use.
SDG Goal – 11
Sustainable cities with reduced pollution, improved health.
SDG Goal – 09
Developing quality reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to
support economic development and human wellbeing.
SDG Goal – 08
Over 100 families benefit with full time employment per every 100 villages installed.
SDG Goal – 06
Near Zero pathogen free potable water post disinfection.
SDG Goal – 03
65% reduction in visits to primary health centres
PROJECT PROPONENTS
This project is led by the award-winning team at Expert365, headed by Dr Vishy Karri. A respected academic with over 25 year’s experience in mechatronics, IoT, AI, and water. He received accolades such as “Australia’s Most Innovative Engineer for 2017 by Engineers Australia. Expert365 was ranked among the top 25 most innovative companies in 2017 by the CIO magazine for the APAC region. They are recipients of several awards for engineering excellence in Australia. The Indian proponents are Kosher Climate Pvt Ltd from Bangalore; Installers and Maintenance by RealTech Systems, Perundurai, Tamil Nadu; Methodology and PDD by Expert365 and specialised consultants. Government Liaison and business development in association with Deloitte India:
HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS
Carbon 365 patented technology uses IoT driven sensory data, weather data to estimate pathogen likelihood in water. It then activates auto disinfection using UV dosage and chlorination. Please clicks links below for videos.
IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION
During the Pilot Phase the Tank365 system was implemented in 20 government-funded villages, resulting in reduced visits to local primary health centres by 65%, reducing waterborne diseases, and providing potable water without heating or filtration. The full-scale operations in the additional 45 villages has resulted in a 70% decline in visits to the primary health centres. Laboratory testing is done weekly for the first 6 months after installation in randomly selected villages confirming the results of zero pathogens after auto-disinfection. After 6 months, the level of testing is reduced but still performed in random villages to confirm the AI-ML generated results and fed back into the AI engines to further improve accuracy.
OBSERVATION IN REAL TIME
AI-ML-driven technology offers a cloud-based view of water quality at each installation, enabling proactive pathogen detection. This patented technology detects e-Coli, Coliforms, and Faecal Coliforms in water. The app-driven analytical platform offers real-time online water quality, quantity, and carbon avoidance at all sites. The central control point, or “Water Room,” allows for monitoring and access to all water parameters.
MARKET ACCEPTANCE & CREDIBILITY
The Ministry of Water in India, Jal Jivan Mission, has approved technology along with international companies like Grundfos and Xylem. This is endorsed by a committee led by the Principal Scientific Officer of India. These technologies are part of the Jal Jivan mission.