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Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Minerals from Water?

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

  Reverse osmosis is used in water purification to remove contaminants. This article outlines the process and the types of minerals removed. Reverse Osmosis and How to Remove Minerals from Water The process works by pushing water through a semipermeable membrane under pressure, which means it also removes minerals including cadmium and fluoride. Because the […]

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Identifying Turbidity and Effectively Reducing It

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

  It is essential to understand what causes turbidity and how to either reduce or eliminate the problem through effective wastewater treatment. Though this term, usually reserved for the water treatment industry, is not widely known to others, it is important to educate community leaders about how to reduce turbidity for the welfare of residents. […]

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How Does Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Work?

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

The activated sludge wastewater treatment process is widely used and relied on by many municipalities. This process utilizes a multi-chamber reactor unit that uses microorganisms as a method to remove nutrients from the water. Oxygen is used to establish and regulate aerobic conditions and to suspend the sludge. The activated sludge wastewater treatment provides many […]

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Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

Two primary types of wastewater treatment processes are aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment help prevent waterborne diseases and improve the biological water quality, which is necessary for a population’s overall health. These two treatment options have distinctive similarities and differences. Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment One key difference between aerobic and anaerobic […]

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What Is Sedimentation in Water Treatment?

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

Sedimentation is a common way of treating water. It is a process that removes solids that float and settle in the water. The process relies on the use of sedimentation tanks that remove larger solids. Subsequent treatment processes may be used after sedimentation. It is important to understand how sedimentation is used in the treatment […]

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