Authors: Tabita Dwi Vena
Over 200 million people worldwide are impacted by excessive fluoride in drinking water, which is a major health concern. Groundwater fluoride levels in Kenya's Rift Valley frequently surpass the WHO standard of 1.5 mg/L by a factor of two to six. Consequently, dental and skeletal fluorosis impact around 12.7 million people. Neighboring nations like Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Mozambique also experience this problem. Despite its size, there aren't many reasonably priced home appliances that can eliminate bacteria and fluoride from drinking water.<br /> The pilot study examines the potential addition of HAPaqua, a fluoride removal component, to the current Nazava Water Filter, which eliminates bacteria already. The objective is to create a comprehensive, affordable, and easy-to-use solution that tackles both contaminants at the home level. In high-risk regions like Kenya's Rift Valley, can the incorporation of HAPaqua into Nazava Water Filters offer a practical, cost-effective, and user-friendly approach to eliminate bacterial and fluoride contaminants at the household level; is our research question. This project advances the goal of a sustainable future by enhancing access to clean drinking water through a combination of applied research and community education, improving millions of people's health and quality of life.