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How do you wash water? This diagram shows the steps in
cleaning water to make it safe to drink.
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source through the treatment process. Water may be treated differently in
different communities depending on the quality of the water which enters
the plant. This is just one example of water purification.
Groundwater is water located under ground and typically
requires less treatment than water from lakes, rivers, and streams.
Stop at each treatment point and unscramble the words to show where the
water is along the treatment path.
Look below to see the unscrambled answers and a little information
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- Coagulation: Coagulation removes dirt and other particles
suspended in water. Alum and other chemicals are added to water to
form tiny sticky particles called "floc" which attract the
dirt particles. The combined weight of the dirt and the alum (floc)
become heavy enough to sink to the bottom during sedimentation.
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- Sedimentation: The heavy particles (floc) settle to the bottom
and the clear water moves to filtration.
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- Filtration: The water passes through filters, some made of
layers of sand, gravel, and charcoal that help remove even smaller
particles.
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- Disinfection: Chlorine is added or some other disinfection
method is used to kill any bacteria or microorganisims that may be in
the water.
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- Storage: Water is placed in a closed tank or reservoir in
order for disinfection to take place. The water then flows through
pipes to homes and businesses in the community.
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For More Information Contact:
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
webmaster@mayfieldews.com
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