6.7. Treatment Methods for Impure Water

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main goal of filtration?

   Hint

   Think about what we do to clean dirty water.

2. 2.

   Name one reagent used in neutralization.

   Hint

   It starts with 'L'!

3. 3.

   What does the process of filtration help with?

   • Removing dissolved solids
   • Removing suspended particles
   • Adjusting pH

   Hint

   Think about what impurities are carried in water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Distillation is used to remove dissolved solids from water.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how boiling water might work.

5. 5.

   Develop a detailed plan to introduce filtration, neutralization, and aeration to improve water quality at a construction site dealing with groundwater issues.

   Hint

   Think about existing techniques and available resources on-site.

6. 6.

   Investigate and explain the effectiveness of using reverse osmosis compared to traditional methods like filtration for treating construction water.

   Hint

   Consider cases where the quality of water is of utmost importance.