Development and Implementation of a Point-of-Use Method for Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water Sources

The overall and academic objectives of this PhD project is developing a logistic method for fluoride removal from drinking water sources in rural areas. The project has planned adsorption technologies using locally available and low cost adsorbents. A logistic plan for point-of-use fluoride removal is based on the leasing concept. Local stakeholders such as the local (rural) population, water authorities, and the local knowledge partners of Jimma University will be involved in the activities. Apart from the academic objectives, the developmental relevance is highly important, and should lead to a pilot project for implementation of the developed technology including the organizational approach for regeneration.