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it cleans it and takes the bacteria out of the water
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Why do we need to filter water before frinking?
Water can contain solid waste (dust, etc) - and liquid contaminants (bleach and other chemicals). It can also contain microscopic contaminants such as microbes, germs and viruses. Water filtration at a treatment plant removes these before it's piped to your home.
What chemical is usually added to your water that will be piped to your house?
Chlorine would be my best guess,
Why is industrial water not suitable for homes not even for flushing the toilet?
industrial water has chemicals in it and even after it has been treated it is inadvisable to use it because it contains so many chemicals that cannot be removed from it
What is added to water to get rid of excess chlorine before the water reaches your homes?
If too much chlorine is added Sulphurdioxide is used
Sequence the steps in treating water before it gets to a towns water tower?
First ,sceens keep large objects .Then chemicals are added to stick to pollutants.The water and chemicals are mixed. Heavy pollutants fall to the bottom of the settling tank. Water flows through sand to filter small particles . Pumping station. Chlorine ,fluoide ,or other chemicals may be added at the end of treated water. Next, the treated water is pumped to the top of a water tower. Gravity pulls water down from the tank.
What is removed from the water before it is piped into your homes?
they remove sand.. dirt .. rocks
What percent of the world's people do not have water piped into their homes?
As of April 2010 46% of the world's population did not have water piped into their homes.
How is water cleaned before we drink it?
It's filtered to remove solid waste such as paper, tins, branches & human waste. It's then treated with chemicals to sterilize it, and remove bacteria etc. Finally, chlorine is added and chemicals such as fluoride - before it's piped to our homes.
What is the consequence if water was not treated properly before or after use in homes?
It may result in many water-borne diseases. It may harm environment in which the water is dumped.
Did Romans get there water from fountains?
Yes, at least the poorer ones got their water from fountains which were all over the city of Rome. The aqueducts brought the water either to storage tanks, from where it was piped into the fountains, or in some cases directly to the fountain. The wealthy could have their water piped directly to their homes.
How does no piped water affect the people living in shanty towns?
there are no piped water so people drink the contaminated water and by that they get diseases such as a typhoid
What is meant by rural water supply?
A rural water supply could be a common well supplying several homes and not treated.
Should water be treated before drinking it?
i guess
Where do water go before it comes to your homes in NZ?
well all our water is mainly subtained from our rivers and lakes well all our water is mainly subtained from our rivers and lakes
Where does Surrey's water come from?
Surrey's water supply mainly comes from two sources: groundwater extracted from boreholes and rivers such as the River Thames and the River Wey. These water sources are treated to ensure they meet drinking water standards before being distributed to homes and businesses in Surrey.
What are 2 intevtions that made modern city life possible?
The 2 inventions that made modern city life possible are piped water and electricity at homes. These inventions have improved living conditions in modern cities.
How did the gardens of Babylon get there water?
They got there water because the water was piped to the fountains that provided for needed irrigation
