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How can you purify water that has been contaminated with salt and microorganisms?
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∙ 6y ago
You can separate the water from the mixture through evaporation.
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What is distillate mean?
Distilled water is water that has been distilled, or put another way, water that has been turned to a vapor (steam), and then condensed back to liquid water. It is a means to purify the water.
Can distilled water be used to clean an incision safely?
Yes, as long as it has never been contaminated.
If you become contaminated with chemical agents?
Treatment depends entirely on what chemical you been contaminated with. For example if you spilt an acidic substance on you and added water it would only make it worse.
What causes giardiasis?
There are about three different causes for giardiasis they are: .Contaminated water supplies: Sources of contaminated water supplies include public facilities that do not filter their water properly, or water that is used in lakes or rivers by hikers can sometimes become contaminated. This can cause infection .Contaminated food: Food that has been washed in contaminated water, exposed to manure or, prepared by an infected person can spread the disease .Person-to-person-contant: Could be caused by bad hygiene and most commonly occurs in daycare centres and nursing homes (hope this helps! :D)
Is it necessary to refrigerate containers of bottled water after opening?
Bottled water under normal conditions should not require refrigeration after it has been opened. But there is the possibility of it becoming contaminated after opening and support growth of microorganisms, since there is nothing added to the water (like chlorine) to prevent such growth. Perhaps you can find more specific information here: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/retfood.html#water If you drink from the bottle, yes. our mouth has bacteria in in that can contaminate the bottle. If you pour it into another container, then no.
It is difficult and sometimes impossible to purify contaminated groundwater true or false?
False: if the contaminated water has been collected. True: if the contaminated water is still in the ground. It is very easy to contaminate water that is in the ground or in aquifers. It is very difficult and yes, sometimes impossible to decontaminate ground water that is still in the ground.
How does sugar get contaminated?
it can get contaminated by passing thought traits that are already contaminated
What is the name given to water that has been evaporated then condensed to purify it?
If I'm not mistaken, that's water that was purified by "reverse osmosis"
What is mean distilled water?
Distilled water is water that has been distilled, or put another way, water that has been turned to a vapor (steam), and then condensed back to liquid water. It is a means to purify the water.
How long do you wait to drink water that has been contaminated?
Forever unless you have treated the water to make it potable.
What is distillate mean?
Distilled water is water that has been distilled, or put another way, water that has been turned to a vapor (steam), and then condensed back to liquid water. It is a means to purify the water.
What has been the latest concern from the Fukushima nuclear plant in japan?
A leak of contaminated water.
Can distilled water be used to clean an incision safely?
Yes, as long as it has never been contaminated.
If you become contaminated with chemical agents?
Treatment depends entirely on what chemical you been contaminated with. For example if you spilt an acidic substance on you and added water it would only make it worse.
What is the mode of transmissionof cholera?
Transmission occurs from man to man viaFecally Contaminated WaterFruits & VegetablesUncontrolled water sources such as wells, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers pose a great threat.Contaminated Food Drinks: Ingestion of contaminated food and drinks have been associated with outbreaks of cholera. Bottle feeding could be a significant risk factor for infants. Fruits and vegetables washed with contaminated water can be a source of infection. After preparation, cooked food may be contaminated through contaminated hands and/or flies.PathogenesisThe main symptom of cholera is diarrhea.Drinking WaterContaminated at its sourceContaminated during storageIce made from contaminated waterFoodContaminated during or after preparationFruits and vegatables, freshened with contaminated water and eaten raw.Fruits and vegatables, grown at or near ground level and fertilised with night soil or irrigated with water contaminated with human waste, and with eaten raw.Infection usually spreads through contaminated water and food.Large epidemics are often related to faecal contamination of drinking water supplies
Why can't Japanese people drink from tap water after the earthquake?
The water supplies have been contaminated in many areas. They can get sick. Until things are restored, they have to drink water that has been bottled and brought in to assure that it is safe.
What causes giardiasis?
There are about three different causes for giardiasis they are: .Contaminated water supplies: Sources of contaminated water supplies include public facilities that do not filter their water properly, or water that is used in lakes or rivers by hikers can sometimes become contaminated. This can cause infection .Contaminated food: Food that has been washed in contaminated water, exposed to manure or, prepared by an infected person can spread the disease .Person-to-person-contant: Could be caused by bad hygiene and most commonly occurs in daycare centres and nursing homes (hope this helps! :D)
