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Rational

Nature has adapted to pollution and stresses in the environment which have influenced the evolution
of the natural water purification process. Both natural and man-made impacts can affect water quality. In
order to survive, mechanisms for cleaning water are necessary to remove impurities and make the water
safe for all organisms. The importance of this research is to see if developing an effective water
purification system procedure could reduces the concentration of contaminants such as suspended
particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, and fungi. The impact of such study would have on society is
that a simple water purification system would not only improve health conditions within local
communities, but a proper storage of any excess water would reduce the time and energy expenditures
necessary for water collection.

Question

Is it important to purify water to determine if different water purification process will help remove
contaminants, such as bacteria, lead, mercury and pollutants?

Problem

To determine if different water purification process helps remove contaminants, such as bacteria, lead,
mercury and pollutants.

Hypothesis

If water undergoes different purification process, then it will help remove contaminants such as
bacteria, lead, mercury and pollutants.

METHODOLOGY

1.1 Research Design

This study will utilize the experimental research design that allows the researchers to manipulate
one or more variables, and controls and measures any change in other variables in terms of the water
purified by the main filters in specific amount to produce clear water that is potable. This study is
quantitative study beacuse it indicates graphs, percentage and numbers.
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1.2 Equipment & Materials

Prepare the needed materials.

Materials Price Quantity

Plastic Container ₱0.00 1
UV lamp 11 watt ₱2,856.00 1
Sediment filter ₱1,708.00 1
Choke/ adapter 220V AC ₱250.00 1
Carbon filter ₱1,800.00 1
UF membrane ₱1,330.00 1
Mineral cartridge ₱449.00 1
UV barrel ₱604.00 1

1.3 Product Design:

1.4 Procedure in creating the product

1.) Prepare the main filters, wirings and fitting.

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2.) The system was designed to fit in a case measuring 16.5 iches wide by 25 inches tall by

7 inches deep.

3.) As your designed case ready, begin to install the C-clamps to your case as your C-clamps are

fastened, you can now begin to attached your filters.

4.) Insert and press the pipe into pushfit and pipe gets locked in it and wont come out on

pullling.

5.) Insert large sides of 2 X-clamps on sediment filter and 2 X-clamps on carbon filter. Insert

UV barrel on X-clamps.

6.) Remove the caps of UV barrel and insert the UV lamp into it.
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7.) Connect the lamps leads from the adapter to UV lamp and connect wire to UV adapter 220V

wires and cover with electrical tape.

8.) Connect the wire to main socket and red LED start glowing on the adapter indicating supply is ON.

1.5 Experimental design

Controlled no.
Replacement Cost Water Produced
of filter
(Components)
3-stages (micron micro filter: 6
1st Experimental months Tap Water
prefilter, Agion
₱999.00 (NOT
Design submicron filter:
submircon filter,
ADVISABLE
3 years
carbon filter)
to drink)
3-stages Prefilters: 6
2nd Experimental Potable Water
(sediment filter, months
₱4,500.00
Design (drinkable)
carbon filter,RO membrane: 2-5
cartridge) yrs postfilters:
1yr

4-stages cartridge 4- stage

3rd Experimental
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Design (sediment filter, cartridge: 18 ₱2,500.00 Potable Water

GAC prefilter, months, (drinkable)
RO membrane, postfilter: 6
GAC postfilter) months

In the first experimental design, the researchers wil create a three stage purification
process and the researchers will observe. In the second experimental design the researchers
will create a three stage purification process but with different components and cost. The
third experimental design the researchers will create a four stage purification process to
determine which process, components and cost works best to produce potable water.

1.6 Data Analysis

Most water used in industrialized countries is treated at water treatment plants. Although the methods
those plants use in pretreatment depend on their size and the severity of the contamination, those practices
have been standardized to ensure general compliance with national and international regulations. The
majority of water is purified after it has been pumped from its natural source or directed via pipelines into
holding tanks. After the water has been transported to a central location, the process of purification
begins. In addition to drinking and domestic uses, industries also consume significant amounts of water.
Chemical, petroleum, food processing, and textile industries, for example, require water for
manufacturing, processing, heating, cooling, washing, rinsing, and other applications. Such industrial
systems require treated water, and the lack of appropriate purification can lead to issues such as scaling,
corrosion, deposition, bacterial growth within piping or processing equipment, and poor product quality.
In addition to conventional water treatment processes, industrial water purification may also involve
specialized techniques such as electrodeionization, ion exchange, membrane systems, ozone treatment,
evaporation, and ultraviolet irradiation. Technologies selection depends upon the raw water quality and
the intended industrial use.

1.7 Discussion of Result and Conclusion

This study aims to help reduce the infectious diseases in the water and to create a product that will be
used in our daily lives and a product that is affordable. The result will be the basis for the suggested
amount of Carbon filter since Carbon filter are the one who will cleans the water to provide a safe water
supply . The researcher recommend to use more than one carbon filter to make sure that water is safe to
drink .
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