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  2. Water purification - Wikipedia

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    Station for complex water treatment SKO-10K. One of the first steps in most conventional water purification processes is the addition of chemicals to assist in the removal of particles suspended in water. Particles can be inorganic such as clay and silt or organic such as algae, bacteria, viruses, protozoa and natural organic matter.

  3. Water filter - Wikipedia

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    A water filter removes impurities by lowering contamination of water using a fine physical barrier, a chemical process, or a biological process. Filters cleanse water to different extents, for purposes such as: providing agricultural irrigation, accessible drinking water, public and private aquariums, and the safe use of ponds and swimming pools.

  4. Purified water - Wikipedia

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    Purified water is usually produced by the purification of drinking water or ground water. The impurities that may need to be removed are: inorganic ions (typically monitored as electrical conductivity or resistivity or specific tests) organic compounds (typically monitored as TOC or by specific tests)

  5. Portable water purification - Wikipedia

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    Carrying iodine for water purification is an imperfect but lightweight solution for those in need of field purification of drinking water. Kits are available in camping stores that include an iodine pill and a second pill (vitamin C or ascorbic acid ) that will remove the iodine taste from the water after it has been disinfected .

  6. Sand filter - Wikipedia

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    Sand filter used for water treatment. Sand filters are used as a step in the water treatment process of water purification. There are three main types; rapid (gravity) sand filters, upward flow sand filters and slow sand filters. All three methods are used extensively in the water industry throughout the world.

  7. Water supply and sanitation in India - Wikipedia

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    For example, in Delhi water trucks get water from illegal wells on the banks of the Yamuna River for 0.75 rupees per gallon (about US$2.70/m 3). [11] In India, Delhi has the highest usage of household water purifiers/filters. [12] Basic gravity water filter, electric reverse osmosis and ultraviolet filters visible. [13] Standard 20l bottled ...

  8. Indian water policy - Wikipedia

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    Paradigm shift in approach from service provider of water to facilitator of service. Policy does not deter use among those who can afford to pay for water. PPP mode may not ensure equity. Policy does not follow polluter pay principle, rather it gives incentives for effluent treatment. Policy was criticized for terming Water as an economic good.

  9. Water treatment - Wikipedia

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    Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant, Washington, D.C. Water treatment is any process that improves the quality of water to make it appropriate for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment.