Potable Water Flashcards
1
Q
potable water
A
water safe to drink, mixture of dissolved materials
2
Q
fresh water method
A
filtration of dissolved solids via mesh or filter bed, sterilisation - killing microorganisms via chemicals
3
Q
aeration, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, sterilisation
A
waste water method
4
Q
aeration
A
saturated with dissolved oxygen
5
Q
coagulation
A
sludge removal
6
Q
desalination
A
removal of salt via distillation or osmosis, requires high energy
7
Q
practical
A
check pH of water - not 7 = not pure, heat until evaporation, cool, check crystals, boil gently, steam travels through to distillation
8
Q
sustainable
A
meets current needs without comprising future generations’ abilities to meet their needs
