There are some people who pay a lot less attention to both personal and environmental hygiene. Additionally, they turn a blind eye to the degrading quality of water used for commercial as well as consumption purposes. Drinking water directly from taps or other sources can prove to be harmful as it contains dissolved chemicals and suspended impurities. Community drinking water projects focus on the importance of consuming water that has a rich source of useful mineral nutrients.

According to the guidelines put down by the World Health Organization(WHO) regarding the quality of community drinking water, the application of risk management and risk assessment approaches are extremely important. Water Safety Plan(WSP) is a comprehensive, systematic, cost-effective process that effectively ensures the safety of drinking water supplies. With proper training on how to implement WSP, communities can improve the management of drinking water systems for sustainable living. 

Ways to Improve Quality of Drinking Water:-

Iron Filtration System:- 

Since water is a natural solvent, it dissolves most of the particles it touches. This results in drinking contaminated water which is harmful to our health. Also, an iron filtration system can be a helpful addition in this regard. It can remove the following impurities:-

• Iron
• Rust
• Sediments
• Foul taste and odor

Reverse Osmosis System:- 

Also, this method is best for purifying water in homes and businesses. In this, the RO system makes use of a series of membranes to reduce the effect of dissolved impurities and harmful chemicals. The reverse osmosis process thus is efficient in delivering contaminant-free, high quality, filtered drinking water that can be conveniently stored in sealed tanks. The water that you get after this process is free from:-

• Lead
• Nitrates
• Sodium
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Cadmium 

Ultraviolet Water Disinfection:–

One of the most trusted processes to purify water is using UV light to inactivate microorganisms present in water. The process is great as it does not involve any chemicals to improve the quality of your drinking water. Though UV filtration system was originally reserved for water from wells and for surface water, now it is applicable for household water also.

Initiatives like the mineral water projects undertaken by the Victas Foundation. Also, to improve the quality of water in rural areas has been a blessing for the villagers. Initially, they did not have access to clean and safe drinking water but with the Ngo’s help. Also, it has become a clean bait. Also, they make it a point to educate villagers about the importance of maintaining hygiene and developing habits that benefit health conditions.