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Be able to define the possible components of a water treatment train and their functions Be able to differentiate between rapid and slow filtration
Identify the components of a water treatment train that are best for a virus. A protozoa.
List the possible detrimental effects of microbial biofilms in water distribution systems
Where does drinking water come from? Rivers Streams Lakes Aquifers
Drinking water treatment processes Water treatment processes provide barriers between the consumer and waterborne disease One or more of these treatment processes is called a treatment process train
Direct Filtration
involves a flocculation step
Conventional Treatment
involves a sedimentation step
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Coagulation, Sedimentation, Filtration: Typical Microbial Removal Efficiencies and Effluent Quality
Coagulation and sedimentation Rapid filtration (% removal) (% removal) 7497 5098 Slow sand filtration (% removal) >99.999
Fecal coliforms
Enteric viruses Giardia Cryptosporidium
7683
8895 5899 90
5098
1099 9799.9 9999.9
>99.999
>99.999 >99 99
Bacterial growth in distribution systems is influenced by: Concentration of biodegradable organic matter
Water temperature
Nature of the pipes Disinfectant residual Detention time within distribution system