- Qingqingquan
- Shandong
- 20 days
- 300 units per month
Rapid-deployment mobile RO water purifiers for disaster zones. Provide clean drinking water after floods, earthquakes & hurricanes. EPA-compliant, high-capacity systems.
Mobile Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment: Emergency Drinking Water Safety Solutions for Post-Disaster Emergencies
In the aftermath of natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes), the supply of safe drinking water is a top priority for rescue efforts. Traditional water purification methods (such as chlorine disinfection, boiling) often can not cope with the complexity of water pollution, and modular reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment equipment with rapid deployment, efficient purification features, become the core equipment for emergency rescue.
I. The challenges of disaster emergency water treatment
Why do disaster areas need mobile RO equipment?
• Serious contamination of water sources: floods, earthquakes may lead to water mixed with sediment, heavy metals (lead, arsenic), viruses and chemical contaminants, conventional filtration methods are difficult to deal with.
• Paralyzed infrastructure: Power outages and damage to water plants cause fixed water purification systems to fail.
• Transportation bottlenecks: bottled water is inefficiently transported, making it difficult to reach large-scale affected populations.
Data support:
According to the WHO report, the provision of safe drinking water within 72 hours after a disaster can reduce the risk of disease transmission by 40%.
II. Advantages of Mobile Reverse Osmosis Equipment for Disaster Relief
1. Rapid Deployment, Instant Water Supply
• Containerized/trailer design: assembly can be completed within 2 hours, suitable for generator or solar power supply.
• Efficient pre-treatment system: directly treat high turbidity water (50-1000 NTU) without sedimentation.
2. Purification capacity far exceeding traditional methods
| Purification indicators | Reverse osmosis (RO) | Chlorine disinfection | Boiling method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus removal | >99.99% | 80-90% | Partially effective |
| Heavy metal removal (Lead/arsenic) | >99% | Almost ineffective | Ineffective |
| Processing speed | Immediate water discharge | Takes up to 30 mins | Slow (requires fuel) |
Case application:
2023 Turkey earthquake rescue, an international organization using mobile RO water treatment trucks, within 24 hours for the disaster area to provide 80 tons / day of safe drinking water, covering the needs of 5,000 people.
III. Practical Case: Application of RO Equipment in Flooded Areas
1. Background
A city suffered a huge flood, the water source was contaminated by E. coli (300 times over the standard) and industrial heavy metals, and the traditional water purification methods were ineffective.
2. Solution
• Deploy 2 sets of 50 tons / day mobile RO water treatment trucks, using oil and electricity dual-mode power to ensure operation.
• Multi-stage filtration system (sand filter + activated carbon + RO membrane) to ensure that the water quality meets the standard.
3. Results
✅ Safe water supply restored within 3 days to meet the needs of disaster victims and rescue teams.
✅ Water quality passed EPA standard test (with test report).
✅ Cost reduced by 70% compared to bottled water transportation.
IV. How to choose the right emergency RO equipment?
1. Match the capacity according to the demand
• Small (5-20 tons/day): suitable for temporary resettlement sites, medical camps.
• Large (50-100 tons/day): suitable for town-level disaster relief.
2. The power system must be reliable
• Dual-mode (solar + diesel generator) ensures that it can still operate in case of power failure.
3. Convenient maintenance
• Automatic cleaning function reduces the need for manual maintenance.
• Modularized design facilitates quick replacement of filter cartridges.
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