BANGKOK, THAILAND — The National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), has officially delivered 10 advanced mobile water filtration units to the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) to address urgent water shortages in flood-stricken Hat Yai and other southern provinces.
Equipped with cutting-edge nanotechnology and real-time water quality monitoring systems, each unit can produce 250 liters of clean drinking water per hour. Designed for rapid deployment during emergencies, these portable systems effectively eliminate odors, turbidity, organic contaminants, heavy metals—including arsenic and fluoride—and harmful bacteria.
Small Tech, Big Impact
The initiative falls under NSTDA’s “S&T Implementation for Sustainable Thailand” strategy, focusing on reducing social inequality and enhancing self-reliance during crises. By tailoring the filtration process to the specific composition of raw floodwater, NANOTEC ensures that even the most severely affected communities have immediate access to safe hydration.
A Growing Infrastructure for Resilience
The PWA plans to utilize the Hat Yai deployment as a pilot to refine emergency water production protocols in collaboration with NANOTEC researchers. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Thailand’s water management strategy:
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Current Reach: Over 2,700 households provided with clean water.
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2025 Goal: Expanding access to more than 24,000 households nationwide.
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National Integration: The project is a key component of the 2026 Integrated Water Resource Management Plan, supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).
This mission exemplifies the “Science for the Benefit of Humanity” vision, transforming lab-scale innovation into life-saving solutions for citizens in every corner of the country.
