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    2.3 Quality Parameters in Water Treatment

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    The document discusses quality parameters used to measure water treatment quality including pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, hardness, and chlorine residual. It also outlines the stages of a typical water treatment process including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, pH adjustment, and fluoridation.

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    3 Quality parameters in water treatment along with flowsheets:

    Quality parameters:
    There are several parameters used to measure the quality of water in the
    context of water treatment. Some of the most common parameters include:
    1. pH: The pH of water is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. The ideal pH
    range for drinking water is between 6.5 and 8.5.
    2. Turbidity: Turbidity is a measure of how clear the water is. It is caused by
    suspended particles in the water and is measured in nephelometric
    turbidity units (NTU).
    3. Total dissolved solids (TDS): TDS is a measure of the total amount of
    dissolved substances in the water, including minerals, salts, and other
    organic compounds.
    4. Hardness: Hardness is a measure of the amount of dissolved calcium and
    magnesium in the water. High levels of hardness can cause scaling in
    pipes and appliances.
    5. Chlorine residual: Chlorine is often added to water as a disinfectant. The
    chlorine residual is the amount of chlorine remaining in the water after
    disinfection.
    6. Bacteria and viruses: Water treatment facilities also test for the
    presence of bacteria and viruses, which can cause illness if consumed.
    These parameters are regularly monitored and adjusted as needed to ensure
    that the water is safe and meets the required standards.
    Water treatment flowsheets:
    A typical flowsheet of a water treatment process involves several stages of
    treatment to remove contaminants and ensure that the water is safe for
    human consumption. The exact design and sequence of treatment processes
    may vary depending on the quality of the source water and the specific needs
    of the community, but here is a general overview of a typical water treatment
    process
    1. Coagulation and Flocculation: Chemicals such as alum are added to the
    water to create a chemical reaction that causes small particles to clump
    together and form larger particles called flocs.
    2. Sedimentation: The water is allowed to settle so that the flocs can settle
    to the bottom of the tank, forming a layer of sediment.
    3. Filtration: The water is passed through a series of filters to remove any
    remaining particles and impurities.
    4. Disinfection: Chemicals such as chlorine or ozone are added to kill any
    remaining bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.
    5. pH adjustment: The pH of the water is adjusted to ensure that it is within
    a safe and acceptable range.
    6. Fluoridation: Fluoride may be added to the water to help prevent tooth
    decay.
    7. Distribution: The treated water is then distributed to homes and
    businesses through a network of pipes and storage tanks.
    Overall, this process is designed to remove contaminants and impurities from
    the water, making it safe and clean for consumption.

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