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They pump in raw untreated water from a well, lake or river. Remove the odor and bad taste by aeration (a natural process) remove setable solids (another natural process), disinfect the water, adjust the PH of the water, filter the water (another natural process), then pump it out for your use.

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Water treatment plants are set of various installations where raw water drawn for drinking water is subjected to treatment for removal/reducing various impurities present in the raw water to acceptable standards for drinking water prescribed by WHO/local governments. They are generally comprising of various treatment units for: aeration, chemical dosing, clarification, flocculation, filtration, disinfection and storage of treated water for distribution.

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The main purpose of a waste water treatment plant is for protecting public health and the environment. This involves collecting the waste water in a central location, and subjecting it to various treatment processes.

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The purpose of a waste water treatment plant is to remove hazardous materials that damage the quality of water. Another purpose of a water waste treatment plant is to allow out flowing of water without danger to human health or damage to the natural environment.

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