Water Treatment: Techniques and Technologies

Any process that improves the quality of water and makes it acceptable for specific uses, such as drinking, irrigation, industrial water supply, etc. is termed as water treatment. It involves the removal of contaminants or the reduction in their concentration. The techniques and technologies used for water treatment vary according to use. Some of the processes used in the treatment of municipal drinking water include pre-chlorination, aeration, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, etc. ...