Water purification
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Water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids, and gases from water. The goal is to produce water that is fit for specific purposes. Mo
Station for complex water treatment SKO-10K.
Cutaway view of a typical rapid sand filter
Slow "artificial" filtration (a variation of bank filtration) into the ground at the Water purification plant Káraný, Czech Republic.
A profile of layers of gravel, sand and fine sand used in a slow sand filter plant.
Portable water purification
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Portable water purification devices are self-contained, easily transported units used to purify water from untreated sources for drinking purposes. Their main function is to eliminate pathogens, and o
Water purification
…than an equivalent concentration of bromine, and over six times more effective than an equivalent concentration of iodine. Iodine is commonly used for portable water purification, and bromine is common as a swimming pool disinfectant. Portable water purification devices and methods are available for disinfection and treatment…
Portable water purification unit used by International Red Cross and Red Crescent.
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group 31 in Leyte, Philippines (Feb. 20, 2006)