GROUPED WATER PURIFICATION PROJECTS IN INDIA
WATER PURIFICATION
Project Overview
This project aims to provide clean water access to marginalized communities in West Bengal, India, by installing community water filters. The initiative reduces reliance on unsafe water sources and unsustainable practices such as biomass burning for boiling water, improving both health outcomes and environmental impact.
Key Objectives
Provide clean and safe drinking water to underserved communities.
Mitigate environmental degradation caused by biomass burning.
Improve health and well-being through sustainable water purification solutions.
Project Details
Title:
Grouped Water Purification Projects in India
Type:
Energy Demand (Clean Water Supply)
Project Location:
West Bengal, India
Duration:
10 years
Carbon Standard:
Verra – Verified Carbon Standard
Methodology:
AMS-III.AV
Certification Status:
Registered and 1st Round of Credits Issued
Partnerships and Stakeholders
Key Collaborators and Local Stakeholders:
PRASARI
Role of Community:
Communities benefit from improved health outcomes and reduced environmental impact through access to clean water.
Projects Impact
Annual Impacts (Key Metrics)
230,000 tCO2eq
EXPECTED CARBON CREDITS
23,070 tCO2eq
AVERAGE ANNUAL CREDITS
Alignment with SDGs
Community Impact
- Provides clean drinking water, reducing the need for long-distance travel to collect water.
- Improves health outcomes by reducing exposure to unsafe water sources.
- Benefits women and children, who are often responsible for water collection, by providing closer access to safe drinking water.
Climate Impact
Reduces biomass burning, which contributes to deforestation and environmental degradation.
Projects Impact
Problems Addressed by the Project:
Lack of access to safe drinking water in marginalized communities.
Health risks caused by reliance on biomass burning for boiling water.
Implemented Solutions:
Installed community water filters in under-served areas.
Protected water sources in accordance with Verra methodology.
