Project Proposal

To meet the safe drinking water requirements at public places in Guwahati, potable water is proposed to be supplied through Automated Water Dispensing units (ATMs) at selected locations.  

• No of Units Proposed: 20
• Raw water tank capacity = 2000 lit at each ATM
• Treated water tank capacity = 250 lit at each ATM
• Operational time proposed = 6 am to 10 pm

Locations identified after basic analysis of footfall, water & power connectivity: Kamakhya temple (2 No), Chandmari (2 No), Silpukhuri,  paltan Bazar (3 No), Fancy Bazar (4 No),  Pan Bazar (2 No), Nehru Park (1 No), DighaliPukhuri (1 No), SukreswarGhat (1 No), DC office (1 No), Guwahati High Court (1 No)

Salient Features:

• Treatment Technology: Reverse osmosis followed by UV as per mentioned in Annexure 3, IS 14543. The finished water quality tests shall be as per IS 10500:2012
• Dispensing Capacity: 250 ml, 1 lit, 5 lit and 20 lit 
• Tank material: Stainless Steel (minimum Grade 304)
• Unit Dimension: up to 70 sq. ft.
• Chiller facility
• Dispensing through coins or NFC card, Disabled friendly and aesthetic look.  

Expected Operation and Impact

The only sources of water for travellers and visitors across socio-economic backgrounds are either bottled water or local water sources. The water ATM project will ensure availability of safe drinking water at public spaces at a nominal cost

For 250 ml water dispense, the customer can use eco-friendly biodegradable cup available at ATM. For higher dispenses, customer has to use own container thus minimizing the high usage of plastic/ bottles for drinking water purposes

Water quality and unit operation sensors will ensure agile control over safe dispense