Ideas: Water Rights

CHAMPION

Projonmo

Multi-dimensional water filter

Team Members: Mehrabur Rahaman, Rehin Tazrian, Mohammad Abdul Hasib Zehad

Team Projonmo offers Project "Nirmol", a multi-faceted survival system for flood-affected communities to address the lack of safe drinking water during natural disasters. It purifies contaminated water while providing real-time safety alerts. Nirmol can map water quality and mitigate health risks while enhancing community resilience. Project Nirmol promotes public health and sustainable disaster management. It can also be adapted to different local contexts, providing crucial information in Bengali and creating accessible water quality data.

OTHER FINALISTS

EcoHydra

Shoccho pen & pro filter

Team Members: Maria Tabassum, Arfat Jami, Iffat Habib Khan

Team EcoHydra has created "Shoccho", a sustainable, low-cost water filter that makes brackish water safe to drink. It cuts Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from 6,000 mg/L to a safe 200–400 mg/L. The 7-layer family "Pro Filter" and the portable "Pen Filter" for individuals are offered and built from recycled materials, reflecting a circular economy model. EcoHydra focuses on community trust, partnering with NGOs and schools. With a strong financial plan and community-first approach, "Shoccho" could transform public health and climate resilience across Bangladesh.

Aqua Rights

Aquifier storage recovery

Team Members: Debadrita Halder, Md. Hasan Safkat Rasif, Mairukh Wardi

Team Aqua Rights' idea centres around combating salinity intrusions in coastal areas. They propose an improved Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) system. This system uses solar-powered pumps and biochar filtration to store rainwater underground, creating a freshwater bubble. It provides a reliable source of clean drinking water and encourages the cultivation of saline-tolerant crops.