District Water Quality Platforms

by | Community Solutions & Case Studies, Policies & Programmes, Publications, Water Quality Monitoring

INREM’s district platform model links community water testing with government planning and resources. Quick wins (safe-pump sharing, household fixes) are combined with district plans so solutions scale and stick.

Key facts:

  • Model tested across districts such as Jhabua, Nalgonda, Dungarpur, Balasore.
  • Focus: fluoride & arsenic mitigation, with scope to cover nitrates, salinity and biological risks.
  • Core elements: community testing → platform review → departmental convergence → verified action.

Community Diagnosis

Village testing and Symptom mapping.

$

Platform Convening

Nodal department + Collector + CSOs

$

Short & Medium Term Plan

Safe-source sharing, filters, piped solutions, budget alignment.

$

M&E & Accountability

Periodic surveys inform monthly/quarterly platform reviews.

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