Techniques Of Water Treatment Phoenix Dwellers Use

By Marla Mills


The projected increase in human population all over the world will translate into greater strain on the available sources of safe water. Any water treatment Phoenix organization will be interested in finding out the most common forms of contamination in its supply. Besides disease causing microbes, other forms of contaminants may include naturally occurring chemicals or effluents from human activities.

Among the most popularly used techniques in purifying it are coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation and stabilization. Coagulation involves the introduction of salts or polymer substances to promote adhesion among solid particles. Flocculation aims at creating larger particles through a slow agitation of the mixture. The next process, sedimentation is carried out by allowing it to stand still for more than twelve hours so that solids can settle to the bottom.

Water filters are usually made from a column of sand or anthracite coal to filter out remnant particles. The addition of chlorine is the most popular method of disinfection. Besides killing bacteria, this chemical guarantees quality retention through the distribution conduits. Sources that are deficient in naturally occurring minerals may be infused with fluoride for dental benefits.

Where metallic pipes and reservoirs are used to handle the fluid, calcium or sodium hydroxide is introduced to minimize its corrosive effect on metal. Surface sources are more prone to contamination by microbes as compared to underground sources. The largest proportion of contamination in underground reserves can be attributed to harmful human activities. Rainwater collected from roof tops in the country side may be deemed safe if the first runoff is allowed to flow off.

Supplying clean water to residents in remote villages may be quite challenging due to lack of transport infrastructure. Individuals in such dwellings should be trained on household treatment methods to save themselves from waterborne diseases. People should be discouraged from consuming a fluid that has unusual coloration or smell.

There is always an associated risk of re contamination if clean fluid is mishandled. The popular habit of running municipal supplies alongside sewer conduits increases this risk and is to be avoided. Consider treating drinking water if you have doubts about the quality of the liquid flowing from your taps.

Cloths are an effective filter to remove suspended particles from a liquid. The best garments are those made from cotton because of its close knit fibers. Consider cleaning it in between use to improve its efficiency in trapping dirt. Though the sieved liquid may appear clear, it is still not safe to drink until you disinfect it by boiling, chemical addition or exposing it to strong sunlight.

Boiling kills all the germs but because it has no residual effect, the risk of re contamination always exists. A flat taste may also develop but this can be remedied by adding a small pinch of salt or shaking it vigorously in a container after boiling. Another form of domestic water treatment Phoenix residents use is addition of chemicals such as chlorine tablets. However, the presence of solid or liquid purification chemicals should not absolve you of the need for straining to improve clarity of the liquid.




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