Since ages, people have tried to adopt means they thought would be best suitable for the purification of water. But, in this present generation, there are many more prevalent methods.
2. What is purification of
water?
• It is the process of removing
contaminants from water to make it
safe and palatable for human
consumption.
3. Why should we purify
water?
• Water contains a number of impurities.
• These impurities can cause multiple diseases when consumed.
• Contaminated water can also damage appliances and equipment.
4. REASONS FOR
CONTAMINATION OF
WATER
• Climatic changes
• Increasing pollution levels
• Ageing pipeline network and poor maintenance
• Demand for municipal water is greater than the supply
• Reliance on pesticides and insecticide
5. METHODS FOR THE
PURIFICATION OF WATER
• Boiling
• Chlorination
• Filtration
• Using a drinking water purifier
machine
6. BOILING
• This is the most used water
purification method.
• It is capable of eliminating micro-
organisms like bacteria and viruses.
• However, it is ineffective on
suspended impurities such as sand,
dust and dead insects.
7. CHLORINATION
• A high dose of chlorine facilitates in
neutralizing microorganisms.
• This method does not rid the water of
suspended impurities like boiling.
8. FILTRATION
• This method can help you remove suspended impurities like sand, dust,
etc.
• This method has no effect on micro organism like Bacteria, virus, etc.
9. WATER PURIFIER
MACHINE
• This is the most effective method of water purification.
• They are capable of eliminating both suspended as well as dissolved
impurities.
• Kent’s Mineral RO technology based water purifiers are also capable of
controlling TDS in water.