Abstract
Water quality monitoring for disinfection using chlorine in humanitarian settings is predominantly
measured through low-resolution manual sampling and analysis methods, that is subject to human error,
as well as being highly dependent on accessibility of sites, capacity and availability of human resources.
The Chloroclam, a small high-resolution chlorine analyser that transmits continuous real-time data
through a 2G/3G mobile network, was trialled over a 7-month period in an IDP camp in Northern Iraq to
determine its functionality and ease of use in a crisis context. The results validated the data produced by
the Chloroclam, with datasets highlighting significant seasonal and diurnal variances in chlorine
concentrations and noting that manual sampling was not representative of the functionality of the water
supply system. The data was able to suggest adjustments to dosing regimes to ensure sufficient levels of
chlorine is available throughout collection periods and across the year.
measured through low-resolution manual sampling and analysis methods, that is subject to human error,
as well as being highly dependent on accessibility of sites, capacity and availability of human resources.
The Chloroclam, a small high-resolution chlorine analyser that transmits continuous real-time data
through a 2G/3G mobile network, was trialled over a 7-month period in an IDP camp in Northern Iraq to
determine its functionality and ease of use in a crisis context. The results validated the data produced by
the Chloroclam, with datasets highlighting significant seasonal and diurnal variances in chlorine
concentrations and noting that manual sampling was not representative of the functionality of the water
supply system. The data was able to suggest adjustments to dosing regimes to ensure sufficient levels of
chlorine is available throughout collection periods and across the year.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Transformation towards sustainable and resilient WASH services |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Event | 41st WEDC International Conference: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient WASH services - Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya Duration: 9 Jul 2018 → 13 Jul 2018 Conference number: 41 https://wedc-knowledge.lboro.ac.uk/conference/41/index.html |
Conference
| Conference | 41st WEDC International Conference |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Kenya |
| City | Nakuru |
| Period | 9/07/18 → 13/07/18 |
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