1st step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - Water is filtered
through screens that remove fish, leaves, and trash
2nd step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - Alum is added
to form sticky flocs, Mud, Bacteria, and other particles stick to the flocs.
The water then passes into settling basins where the flocs sink
3rd step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - The water
trickles down through sand or gravel which filters out algae, bacteria, and
some chemicals
4th step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - Chlorine is
added to kill the remaining organisms
5th step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - Forcing air
through the water releases gases reducing unpleasant odors and taste
6th step of drinking water treatment Correct Ans - Sodium or lime
may be used to soften hard water. Some communities add fluoride, which
helps prevent tooth decay
Drinking Water Treatment process Correct Ans -
Filtration Correct Ans - pass (a liquid, gas, light, or sound) through
a device to remove unwanted material
Water Quality Correct Ans - the condition of the water, including
chemical, physical, and biological characteristics