This project is instigated from a study of Pabal, a small village in India. As there is no organized sewage system in Pabal, used silage is poured onto the street, which affects the local ecosystems. This detergent then percolates through the relatively thin top soil to the underlying igneous rocks. As the impermeable rocks have a poor carrying capacity of water, the area consequently hosts a very low water table. The detergents are therefore retained in the water table and are present in the village's well water supply. This can be very damaging to the local population's health.

Therefore the development of a biodegradable or natural detergent, or perhaps a detergent-free washing method would protect the local ecosystem and would improve the community's water supply.

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