Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG): New Innovative Technology to Overcome Global Water Scarcity

Abstract

Freshwater scarcity is an ever-growing concern for human society. The atmosphere contains water in the form of water vapor; moisture etc., within that amount almost 35% of the water is wasted. Alternative new technologies are urgently needed to overcome the rapidly increasing global water scarcity. Atmospheric water is a potential source of potable water, as the earth’s atmosphere contains tons of fresh water (98% in a vapor state). The atmospheric water generator (AWG) converts water vapor into liquid water and is a capable solution for water scarcity. The major aim of this research work is to provide safe and clean drinking water to those areas which are facing water scarcity problems. In this research work we provide the comprehensive analysis of the chemical and biological profiles of water, produced for several months by three different AWG. Physical parameters, heavy metals and microbiological parameters were analyzed in the water. The main elements found were aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The sampling site, likely affected the chemical composition of the produced atmospheric water. Nevertheless, the produced water nearly always met the WHO drinking water standards. In this research work, scientific evidence has been presented that supports, AWG can be an alternative potential source of water to cope up with water scarcity problem and provide safe drinking water throughout the year.