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Water Treatment Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first step in the municipal water treatment process?

A

Coagulation

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2
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What is the purpose of coagulation in water treatment?

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To clump together particles in the water

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3
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What chemical is commonly used in the coagulation process?

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Alum (aluminum sulfate)

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4
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What follows coagulation in the water treatment process?

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Sedimentation

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5
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What is the purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?

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To allow the particles to settle at the bottom

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6
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What comes after sedimentation in the water treatment process?

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Filtration

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7
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What is the purpose of filtration in water treatment?

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To remove remaining particles and impurities

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8
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What is the final step in the municipal water treatment process?

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Disinfection

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9
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What is the most common method of disinfection in water treatment?

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Chlorination

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10
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What is the purpose of disinfection in water treatment?

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To kill any remaining bacteria and pathogens

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11
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What is the term for the process of adding a chemical to water to remove impurities?

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Chemical treatment

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What is the primary goal of the municipal water treatment process?

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To provide safe drinking water to the public

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13
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What is the term for the process of removing dissolved minerals from water?

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Desalination

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14
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What is the term for the process of removing salts and minerals from water?

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Deionization

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15
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What is the term for the process of removing organic matter from water?

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Organic removal

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16
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What is the term for the process of removing suspended solids from water?

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Solid removal

17
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What is the term for the process of removing microorganisms from water?

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Microbial removal

18
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What is the term for the process of removing color from water?

A

Color removal

19
Q

What is the term for the process of adjusting the pH of water?

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pH adjustment

20
Q

What is the term for the process of removing odor from water?

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Odor removal

21
Q

What is the term for the process of adding fluoride to water?

A

Fluoridation

22
Q

What is the term for the process of removing iron from water?

A

Iron removal

23
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What is the term for the process of removing manganese from water?

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Manganese removal

24
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What is the term for the process of removing lead from water?

A

Lead removal

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