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This research examines water qualityWater quality challenges in disaster-prone rural communitiesCommunities, focusing on Solai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, where climate-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, and seawater intrusion exacerbate water contamination. High groundwater salinityGroundwater salinity and erratic rainfall further degrade water quality, making traditional desalination methods, like Reverse Osmosis (RO), impractical due to high costs and energy demands. This work investigates low-cost, alternative water treatment methods, such as chemical precipitation and coagulation, to address water qualityWater quality concerns in disaster-affected areas. Using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Human-Centered Design (HCD) methodologies, the research actively involves the community in co-designing sustainable water quality solutions tailored to disaster-related challenges. Additionally, quantitative analysis through linear regression models helps identify key factors influencing water qualityWater quality, guiding effective interventions. The findings align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (SDGs), offering scalable solutions for rural communitiesCommunities facing similar disaster-induced water qualityWater quality challenges, ultimately contributing to enhanced disaster resilienceDisaster resilience and sustainable development.

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Improving Water Quality in Disaster-Prone Coastal Communities: Sustainable Solutions for Solai Nagar Community

  • 会议论文

  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • K. Ganesh,
  • R. Aishwarya,
  • Panchumarthi Mohithi,
  • Yogesh Agarwal,
  • N. Lalithamani,
  • G. Radhika,
  • Sabarinath S,
  • Renjith Mohan

摘要

This research examines water qualityWater quality challenges in disaster-prone rural communitiesCommunities, focusing on Solai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, where climate-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, and seawater intrusion exacerbate water contamination. High groundwater salinityGroundwater salinity and erratic rainfall further degrade water quality, making traditional desalination methods, like Reverse Osmosis (RO), impractical due to high costs and energy demands. This work investigates low-cost, alternative water treatment methods, such as chemical precipitation and coagulation, to address water qualityWater quality concerns in disaster-affected areas. Using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Human-Centered Design (HCD) methodologies, the research actively involves the community in co-designing sustainable water quality solutions tailored to disaster-related challenges. Additionally, quantitative analysis through linear regression models helps identify key factors influencing water qualityWater quality, guiding effective interventions. The findings align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (SDGs), offering scalable solutions for rural communitiesCommunities facing similar disaster-induced water qualityWater quality challenges, ultimately contributing to enhanced disaster resilienceDisaster resilience and sustainable development.