Water Purification
Water Purification
Water Purification (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtər ˌpjʊrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/) is the process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids, and gases from water. The goal is to produce water fit for specific purposes. Most water is purified and disinfected for human consumption (drinking water), but water purification may also be carried out for a variety of other purposes, including medical, pharmacological, chemical, and industrial applications.
Etymology
The term "Water Purification" comes from the Latin words "aqua" meaning water, and "purificare" meaning to purify.
Related Terms
- Distillation: A process of purifying water by boiling it and then condensing the steam into a clean container.
- Filtration: A physical process used to separate solids from liquids by passing the water through a permeable material.
- Chlorination: A method of water purification where chlorine or chlorine compounds are added to water to kill bacteria and other microbes.
- Reverse Osmosis: A process of water purification that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from drinking water.
- Ultraviolet Light: A method of water purification where ultraviolet light is used to kill or inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA.
- Desalination: The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for human consumption and irrigation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Water Purification
- Wikipedia's article - Water Purification
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