The document describes the multi-stage process used to treat drinking water. It begins by removing large solid particles through screening and grit removal. The second stage involves coagulation and flocculation, where chemicals are added to bind smaller particles together into clusters that are then filtered out. The third and final stage disinfects the water by adding chlorine to kill any remaining microorganisms like bacteria or viruses. Each of these stages helps reduce health risks by removing contaminants and pathogens to provide clean, safe drinking water.
Water is the driving force of nature. It is a necessity for all living beings and it in order to survive we must consume clean and hygienic water. However, today with the growth of industrial sector, pollution has increased to a whole new level. Huge amount of pollution leads to contamination and contaminated water leads to diseases. This is the main reason we need to filter the water we consume.
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Water is the driving force of nature. It is a necessity for all living beings and it in order to survive we must consume clean and hygienic water. However, today with the growth of industrial sector, pollution has increased to a whole new level. Huge amount of pollution leads to contamination and contaminated water leads to diseases. This is the main reason we need to filter the water we consume.
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How well do you know the purification steps involved in your drinking water? Discover the types of processes along with problems faced by our water resources and the difficulty in accessing the water to people in this presentation.
Microplastic is an emerging problem for aquatic as well as terrestrial organisms. Plastic is a synthetic material which is produced from organic polymers including polyethylene, nylon and PVC. There are mainly two types of the MP 1st is primary microplastic and 2nd is secondary microplastic. The source of these microplastic are domestic and industrial products include sunscreens, cosmetic, scrubbers (facial scrubs and hand cleansers) personal care products, insect repellents and materials used in air-blasting, other industrial applications and some plastic are produce breaking of very large plastic by a different process such as chemical deposition, physical fragmentation, physical fragmentation and biological degradation in terrestrial or marine environments. Microplastic cause lethal effect on marine organisms includes invertebrates, vertebrates and other biotas of the marine organisms. Microplastic cause tissue and organ damages, the effect on respiration rates, reduction of feeding, the effect on digestive cavities, to impaired immune functions and physiological stress which influence the status of health and the behavior, accumulation within mussels cause cellular damage which response to oxidative stress and toxic reaction in all organisms of water. Microplastic in aquatic organisms not only kills the marine organisms but also disturb human health. Microplastic directly or indirectly enters into the human food chain and cause digestive problems, stomach disease and cancer in human. Microplastic also causes financial damage because fishes are the main source of income in many countries. Without immediate strong preventive measures about microplastic many problems will be world face in the future. In this article, we discuss the about the source of microplastic, transfer of microplastic, the effect on marine organisms as well as human, ingestion of microplastic and control measure of microplastic.
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How well do you know the purification steps involved in your drinking water? Discover the types of processes along with problems faced by our water resources and the difficulty in accessing the water to people in this presentation.
Microplastic is an emerging problem for aquatic as well as terrestrial organisms. Plastic is a synthetic material which is produced from organic polymers including polyethylene, nylon and PVC. There are mainly two types of the MP 1st is primary microplastic and 2nd is secondary microplastic. The source of these microplastic are domestic and industrial products include sunscreens, cosmetic, scrubbers (facial scrubs and hand cleansers) personal care products, insect repellents and materials used in air-blasting, other industrial applications and some plastic are produce breaking of very large plastic by a different process such as chemical deposition, physical fragmentation, physical fragmentation and biological degradation in terrestrial or marine environments. Microplastic cause lethal effect on marine organisms includes invertebrates, vertebrates and other biotas of the marine organisms. Microplastic cause tissue and organ damages, the effect on respiration rates, reduction of feeding, the effect on digestive cavities, to impaired immune functions and physiological stress which influence the status of health and the behavior, accumulation within mussels cause cellular damage which response to oxidative stress and toxic reaction in all organisms of water. Microplastic in aquatic organisms not only kills the marine organisms but also disturb human health. Microplastic directly or indirectly enters into the human food chain and cause digestive problems, stomach disease and cancer in human. Microplastic also causes financial damage because fishes are the main source of income in many countries. Without immediate strong preventive measures about microplastic many problems will be world face in the future. In this article, we discuss the about the source of microplastic, transfer of microplastic, the effect on marine organisms as well as human, ingestion of microplastic and control measure of microplastic.
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Lab 2 – Water Quality and Contamination
Experiment 1: Drinking Water Quality
Bottled water is a billion dollar industry in the United States. Still, few people know the health benefits, if any, that come from drinking bottled water as opposed to tap water. This experiment will look at the levels of a variety of different chemical compounds in both tap and bottled water to determine if there are health benefits in drinking bottled water.
POST-LAB QUESTIONS
1. Develop a hypothesis regarding which water sources you believe will contain the most and least contaminants, and state why you believe this. Be sure to clearly rank all three sources from most to least contaminants.
Hypothesis = If bottled water is a billion-dollar industry in the United States then it must contain less chemicals, if any, that come from my local tap water and should be healthier. I think that Fiji water will contain the least amount of contaminants because the water is bottled at the source. It is bottled from an artesian aquifer and remains untouched by man (FijiWater.com). An artesian aquifer is essentially a well that is in particular geologic layer that stores water. Following the Fiji water, I think that the Dasani water will contain more contaminants than the Fiji water but less than my local tap water because Dasani is simply purified water. Dasani’s purified water is purified using reverse osmosis then minerals are added in after the purification process (Dasani.com). Finally, I think that my local tap water will contain the greatest amount of contaminants because there is no purification system in place.
Table 1: Ammonia Test Results
Water Sample
Test Results (mg/L)
Tap Water
0(mg/L)
Dasani® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
Fiji® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
Table 2: Chloride Test Results
Water Sample
Test Results (mg/L)
Tap Water
0(mg/L)
Dasani® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
Fiji® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
Table 3: 4 in 1 Test Results
Water Sample
Total Alkalinity
(mg/L)
Total Chlorine
(mg/L)
Total Hardness
(mg/L)
Tap Water
0(mg/L)
4.0(mg/L)
50(mg/L)
Dasani® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
0(mg/L)
0(mg/L)
Fiji® Bottled Water
0(mg/L)
4.0(mg/L
50(mg/L)
Table 4: Phosphate Test Results
Water Sample
Test Results (ppm)
Tap Water
50ppm
Dasani® Bottled Water
10ppm
Fiji® Bottled Water
100ppm
Table 5: Iron Test Results
Water Sample
Test Results (ppm)
Tap Water
0.15ppm
Dasani® Bottled Water
0ppm
Fiji® Bottled Water
0ppm
Table 6: pH Results
Water Sample
Test Results
Tap Water
7
Dasani® Bottled Water
3
Fiji® Bottled Water
6
2. Based on the results of your experiment, would accept or reject the hypothesis you produced in question 1? Explain how you determined this.
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1
Dependence of man on environment
5
Title
Name
SCI 207: Dependence of man on the environment
Instructor
Date
Introduction
Background
Looking at the history of mankind one thing is really common; all the wars were fought for three main reasons wealth, women and land. However looking at the future of this era it can be easily concluded that all of the future wars will be fought for the sake of water. Water crisis is not just going to be a crisis but a threat to the very existence of civilization. Human beings when sent to this earth were the weakest of all forces but with the quality of living standards and use of resources it conquered all forces of nature. Now coming to the present situation of water in the entire world people don’t have access to fresh water supply in most parts of the world. The situation is alarming as the absence of good quality water can cause numerous diarrheal diseases, including Cholera, and other serious illnesses such as Guinea worm disease, Typhoid, and Dysentery. Therefore quality of good water is necessary for living.
Objective
Considering the increasing number of water related diseases and other issues in the world. Our objective was to analyze, organize and summarize the information in order to find the solution that the people are facing with regards the water related issues. How they can provide themselves and their families with water supply that is purely hygienic and doesn’t cause any harm to them and to their families. The further objective was to find the reasons of what is the quality of water that most of the people are drinking. Is tap water good for health for most of the people in today’s world.
Experiment 1: Diversity of Plants
Table 2: Number of Each Plant Species Present in Pot 1 and Pot 2
Species Observed
Number in Pot 1(sunlight)
Number in Pot 2(shade)
Zinnia
0
0
Marigold
0
0
Morning Glory
0
0
Cosmos
0
0
Ryegrass
0
0
Total Number of Species in Pot:
0
0
Hypothesis
I have developed a hypothesis that plants that get the most light will develop in shape better than the plants which exists only in the shadow.
Conclusion
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1. HSC Biology
• Module 3: The Search For Better Health
1. Over 3000 years ago
the Chinese and
Hebrews were
advocating cleanliness
in food, water and
personal hygiene
1. • Gather, process and analyse information from
secondary sources to describe ways in which
drinking water can be treated and use available
evidence to explain how these methods reduce
the risk of infection from pathogen
2.
Students:
2. Water
Cleaning water is more difficult than cleaning food!
Water is everywhere and can easily be contaminated with
the many microorganisms and microbes flying around.
3. Pathogens in our drinking water can
cause some serious illnesses
😷 💀 🤒 💀
4. Pathogens in our drinking water can
cause some serious illnesses
Very important
😷 💀 🤒 💀
5. Most developing countries have a poor health system, and
poor water treatment and sewage process
Haiti Chad
Ethiopia
Afghanistan
India
Laos
Cambodia
Most developing countries have a poor health system, and poor
water treatment and sewage process
6. Most developing countries have a poor health system, and
poor water treatment and sewage process
Haiti Chad
Ethiopia
Afghanistan
India
Laos
Cambodia
Most developing countries have a poor health system, and poor
water treatment and sewage process
Those highest at risk from
contaminated water are generally
young children since their immune
systems are not strong enough to
fight against waterborne diseases
10. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Contains waste
and a lot of large
solid particles
11. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
12. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
≈
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
Filter
13. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
≈
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
≈
De-grittingFilter
This involves removing even smaller
solids such as sand, rocks and food
pips
14. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
≈
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
≈
De-gritting
The grit is forced through a forced
vortex, which causes the grit to sink to
the bottom of a grit removal chamber.
Filter
15. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
≈
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
≈
De-gritting
The grit is forced through a forced
vortex, which causes the grit to sink to
the bottom of a grit removal chamber.
Filter
16. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
≈
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
≈
De-gritting
The grit is forced through a forced
vortex, which causes the grit to sink to
the bottom of a grit removal chamber.
Filter
17. ≈
1. First Stage
Removing large and small solid particles in the water
Larger things
are removed first
Filtering out all the unwanted things like
paper, plastics, leaves, and plant
matter.
≈
De-gritting
The grit is forced through a forced
vortex, which causes the grit to sink to
the bottom of a grit removal chamber.
Filter
19. 2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
Alum is added to the water
A substance that sticks and clumps particles
together
20. 2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
21. The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
22. The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
23. The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
A lot of floc is formed
24. The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
A lot of floc is formed
Clog the filters!
25. 2. Second Stage
The water undergoes coagulation and flocculation
Coagulant
A lot of floc is formed
Clog the filters!
Filters are backwashed every 24
hours to remove any floc that has
accumulated.
The unwanted particles are stuck
together, and the resulting clump
of particles something called a
‘floc’.
26. The water is disinfected by
adding chlorine.
3. Third Stage
Microorganisms are removed and the water is enhanced
This will kill any
microorganisms,
bacteria, viruses,
and parasites still
in the water
27. The water is disinfected by
adding chlorine.
3. Third Stage
Microorganisms are removed and the water is enhanced
Next, fluoride is added to reduce
dental cavities, and lime is added to
adjust the pH of water.
This will kill any
microorganisms,
bacteria, viruses,
and parasites still
in the water
28. How does each stage of the water
treatment process reduce the risk of
infection from pathogens?
29. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
The removal of large solids
via screening and de-gritting
The coagulation, flocculation,
and filtering of suspended
solids.
Kill any bacteria, viruses and
parasites by adding chlorine
There is little doubt that these
large particles in the water affect
the quality of water.
They can carry microbes, so
when you remove these
particles, you remove the
microbes.
These suspended solids generally
include organic substances and
nutrients. This is really good for
bacteria and is what they usually
feed on. By removing these
suspended solids, we remove the
bacteria’s food sources for
bacteria.
Not only will this remove the
bacteria, but there will be a much
lower chance for bacteria to grow
and multiply.
Fluoride is added to strengthen our
teeth and reduce tooth decay and
cavities. When we drink tap water, it
protects us against the harmful
plaque-forming microbes that
lurk in our mouths.
The pH change due to lime. This is
actually added to minimize
corrosion in the plumbing
30. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Water undergoes quite a rigorous process that
ensures that every contaminant and pathogen is
gone by the time it reaches our taps.
As long-winded as this process is, it is crucial in minimising any
risk of infections by ensuring that our water is clean
