TECHNIQUES FOR POTABLE WATER TREATMENT USING APPROPRIATE LOW COST NATURAL MATERIALS IN THE TROPICS

The effectiveness of mechanical filtration and solar irradiation in water treatment was evaluated. Selected metals and non-metals ions before and after treatment were determined colorimetrically while turbidity was measured using a turbidimeter. pH, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and...

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Main Authors: Sila Onesmus Nzung’a, Kotut Kiplagat, Okemo Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovak University of Agriculture 2013-04-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmbfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jmbfs_0260_sila.pdf