Water Treatment Flashcards
What is Flocculation
When the fine solid particles particles like clay are separated from the water, using chemicals called flocculants that make solid particles clump together
What is filtration
when the water is pumped through filters to remove any remaining particles.
What is the definition of potable
water that is safe to drink
what is desalination
the process of removing salts such as sodium chloride from the water.
what is the usage of septic tanks
They process the sewage from commercial and residential places beyond the sewage system.
what is sterilisation
Chlorine is added to kill micro-organisms like bacteria
what is balancing pH
The pH level is adjusted using bases and acids to help balance the acid in the water. The goal pH level is around the middle of 7
Fluoridation
Fluoride is added to reduce the chance to tooth decay
4 Examples of water sources
Dams, Lakes, Underground Reservoir, and Rivers
True of False, tap water is pure
False
