Unconventional Water Production Technologies for a smart and sustainable society

Abstract Decentralized water generation and distribution systems have become quite a necessity for places that lack the infrastructure or economic resources of developed water supply systems. Unconventional methods of water production technologies are being proven to be highly beneficial for freshwater production in remote regions devoid of ground or underground water sources. On many occasions, such methods are dependent on the terrain of application. A comparative discussion has been made in this paper on leading technologies in unconventional water production, which has multiple advantages. Methods like absorbing water using desiccant materials, refrigeration systems and atmospheric fog collection systems are some sustainable options that are also eco-friendly and cheap systems. These can be used in various weather conditions like windy sites, desert as well as coastal regions.