Drinking water treatment

Drinking water treatment

Drinking water treatment involves various processes designed to remove contaminants and make water safe for consumption. Key steps typically include coagulation, filtration, sedimentation, and disinfection. Coagulation helps to bind particles, while filtration removes suspended impurities. Sedimentation allows larger particles to settle out. Finally, disinfection using chemicals like chlorine or advanced methods such as UV treatment ensures that harmful pathogens are neutralized. In some cases, additional steps like reverse osmosis or activated carbon filtration may be used to remove specific contaminants like heavy metals or chemicals. These processes ensure that treated water meets stringent safety standards, providing clean and safe drinking water for households, industries, and communities.