Solar-powered water purification to help African communities
Research being led by Teesside University could improve access to clean, safe drinking water for millions of people in the developing world. Academics from the University’s School of Health & Life Sciences are working with counterparts in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on an innovative solar-powered water purification system. The new system will provide a portable and affordable way of both purifying and removing pollutants from water, which will be particularly beneficial in isolated and rural communities in the DRC. Access to clean water and