A Review of Literature on the Removal of Organic Chemicals from Drinking Water
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Author | : Nicholas J. Oke |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : MINN:31951D009060648 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Review of Literature on the Removal of Organic Chemicals from Drinking Water by : Nicholas J. Oke
Book excerpt: Reviews the literature concerning the current state of knowledge of removing organic chemicals from drinking water. Such chemicals may include humic substances produced by degradation of plant and animal matter, contaminated leachate from landfills and lagoons, agricultural runoff, and accidental and illegal dumping of chemicals. Treatment techniques reviewed include coagulation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, chlorination, adsorption on activated carbon or resins, air stripping, reverse osmosis, and the use of oxidants or ultraviolet radiation.