Drinking water – one of the basic necessities to sustain normal human life, all life as a matter of fact, is still not easily accessible to a huge section of Indian population. Safe, healthy drinking water is a requirement nobody can deny. This persisting problem has been a thorn in the way of development of our country. But, in recent years there is an innovative approach gaining more and more ground to address this issue. The solution is simple – water ATM.

The term ATM or Automated Teller Machine is nothing new to us. But, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ATM is banking. Much similar to that, a water ATM is an Automated Teller Machine that dispense safe drinking water to the users.  This is a revolutionary idea that has the potential to turn the water crisis away from India. Let us look deeper into this concept and discuss its features in detail. Keep reading this blog to learn more.

How Does It Work?

The primary objective of water ATMs is providing clean water that is fit for consumption to the masses. The techniques used in such a water purification system are RO (Reverse Osmosis), UV (Ultra Violet) and UF (Ultra Filtration). The exact mechanism and technique implementation varies from model to model. The teller machines come equipped with purification systems as a complete unit. They store safe, purified water in large tanks – 10 litres, 20 litres or so, ready to be dispensed among users.

Now let’s take a look at the process by which commoners can benefit from water ATMs. Just like one can withdraw cash from their bank accounts through the money dispensing ATM, people can get water from the water ATMs. They have to register and pre-pay in their accounts with the distributors. Special cards are issued for each user. Using this card they can get water from the ATM. The price for the water withdrawn is deducted from their pre-paid account. The process is very simple, easy and user-friendly for every Indian.

Numerous water service companies, Governmental and Non-governmental initiatives are considering water ATM seriously. Hundred plus such units are already placed and operational, providing safe drinking water to various communities. People’s reaction to such innovative initiatives have been great till now.

Advantages Of Water ATM Projects

Safe drinking water is almost a luxury to a huge section of Indian people even in 2020. Thousands of men, women and children still have to cover great distances, toil hard and wait in line for hours to get healthy drinking water. In such a scenario, initiatives such as water on wheels and community drinking water projects have been a relief. Now, this newly developed water ATM project is a major factor in remodelling the water supply structure. You will understand its impact better if the benefits of this project are discussed briefly. Keep reading.

• Systematic Approach

The foremost advantage of water ATMs is the hassle free way of getting safe water. In rural areas, the daily chore of fetching water is nothing less than a battle! With the specifically designed systematic method of water distribution implemented in water ATMs, people are relieved. They can queue up and fill in their share of water, without any additional effort.

• Affordable Cost

The technologically advanced purification system is capable of dispensing water at way cheaper rates then bottled drinking water. This fact ensures that healthy water is no longer a luxury for common Indians. Affordability is well within everyone’s reach with rates as low as 50 paisa per litre. A study had been conducted and it was found that the approximate monthly cost of water for a family is around $3 with water ATMs.

• Latest Technology

Water ATMs do not compromise with quality. The water purification system is designed carefully to ensure there is no risk of health hazards. Latest water treatment process such as RO, UV and UF cleanse the water properly. Latest water ATMs are solar powered and thus, can help the environment by not using the perishable enrgy sources.

• Employment Opportunities

Every new project requires a lot of field work and man power. Thus, water ATMs and such large-scale projects is a potential employment opportunity for great many people. Thousands of needy youth would be employed in near future when such projects would become widespread. Apart from safe drinking water, water ATMs would also provide lucrative job options to the Indians.

Now you can imagine how such an idea can bring  manyfold advantages to us. Once this practice becomes truly widespread, a lot of social, health, hygiene and economic issues would be addressed thoroughly. That would be the ideal situation for economic growth of our country as well as up gradation of living and health standards of the people. Hope you find the given information about water ATM, the water purification system used in it and the overall framework of the process useful.