Set: Section 11.2 Drinking-Water Treatment

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First FiltrationThe source of water supple is filtered to remove large organisms and trash
CoagulationAlum is rapidly mixed into the water and forms sticky globs called flocs. B and other impurities cling to the flocs, which settle to the bottom of a tank
Second FiltrationLayers of sand, gravel, and hard coal filter the remaining impurities
ChlorinationChlorine is added to prevent bacteria from growing in the water
AerationAir is forced through the water to release unwanted gases, which reduces odor and improves taste
Additional TreatmentIn some communities, fluoride may be added to prevent tooth decay. Sodium compounds or lime may also be added to soften the hard water. Treated water is then pumped from storage tanks to homes and buisnesses

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Created April 15, 2009
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  1. Additional Treatment In some communities, fluoride may be added to prevent tooth decay. Sodium compounds or lime may also be added to soften the hard water. Treated water is then pumped from storage tanks to homes and buisnesses - 6 misses
  2. Coagulation Alum is rapidly mixed into the water and forms sticky globs called flocs. B and other impurities cling to the flocs, which settle to the bottom of a tank - 5 misses
  3. Second Filtration Layers of sand, gravel, and hard coal filter the remaining impurities - 3 misses
  4. First Filtration The source of water supple is filtered to remove large organisms and trash - 3 misses
  5. Chlorination Chlorine is added to prevent bacteria from growing in the water - 1 miss