WATER TREATMENT PROCESS

Filtration
What???
Also known as water purification
The
process
of
removing
undesirable
chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended
solids
and
gases
from
contaminated
water.Process of passing water through layers
of sand and carbon
to remove undesirable
Purpose
particles,
commonly
referred
to as turbidity.
To produce water fit for a specific
purpose
such as fulfilling the requirement of
medical, pharmacological, chemical and
industrial
application.of
Component

Filtration

Slow sand filter

Advantages

Disadvantages

Very effective

Minimal quality and

constant flow of fresh
water required

Only require basic skills

and knowledge and
minimal effort

Cold temperatures lower

the efficiency of the
process

If constructed with
gravity flow only, no
(electrical) pumps
required

May require electricity

High reliability and

ability to withstand
fluctuations in water
quality

Chemical compounds are

not removed

No necessity for the

application of chemicals

Natural organic matter

and other DBPs
precursors not removed

Rapid sand filter

Differences Of Filter

Easy
to install, simplicity
Advantages
of design and operation
Highly effective for
turbidity removal

Very
regular
Disadvantages
maintenance essential
Not effective in
removing bacteria,
viruses, fluoride,
arsenic, salts, odour and
organic matter

High filter rate (400012000l/h/m2), small land

required

High capital and

operational cost

No limitations regarding
initial turbidity levels

Frequent cleaning
required (every 24-72h)