A Simple Slow-Sand Filter for Drinking Water Purification

Water-borne diseases are commonly encountered when pathogen-contaminated water is consumed. In rural areas, water is usually obtained from ponds, open shallow wells, streams and rain water during rainy season. Rain water is often contaminated by pathogens due to unhygienic of physical and chemical c...

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Main Authors: K. O. Yusuf, K. R. Adebayo, I. E. Onah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Maiduguri 2017-04-01
Series:Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment
Online Access:http://azojete.com.ng/index.php/azojete/article/view/14/13