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Water Purification Methods Explained

This document discusses various methods for purifying water, including boiling, filtering, distilling, and chlorinating. It explains that the appropriate purification method depends on the contaminants present and effectiveness at removal. Boiling is effective for bacteria but not chemicals. Filtering removes some chemicals but not all bacteria. Distilling removes the widest range of contaminants but produces water lacking in minerals. Chlorinating uses chlorine or chlorine tablets but may not protect against some parasites. The document concludes by instructing students to work in groups to present on different water purification methods.

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Water Purification Methods Explained

This document discusses various methods for purifying water, including boiling, filtering, distilling, and chlorinating. It explains that the appropriate purification method depends on the contaminants present and effectiveness at removal. Boiling is effective for bacteria but not chemicals. Filtering removes some chemicals but not all bacteria. Distilling removes the widest range of contaminants but produces water lacking in minerals. Chlorinating uses chlorine or chlorine tablets but may not protect against some parasites. The document concludes by instructing students to work in groups to present on different water purification methods.

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GRADE FOUR

Presenter:
Sidonie Frater
State what is water purification
Identify the methods of water purification
Suggest which method is most appropriate
Link appropriate methods the given situations
Discuss limitations of distilling
Work in groups to present method of purifying
using creative ways
What is water purification?

Water purification is the transition of dirty


harmful (Contaminated) water into clean safe
water.
WHY PURIFY WATER?

We purify water to get rid of contaminants that


can be detrimental to our health.
What Is Water Purification?
 

Water purification generally means freeing water


from any kind of impurity it contains, such as
contaminants or micro organisms.
Water Purification Defined
Water purification, or drinking water
treatment, is the process of removing
contaminants from surface water or
groundwater to make it safe and palatable for
human consumption.
Methods of purifying Water
Boiling
Filtering
Distilling
Chlorinating
Boiling

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Filtering

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Distilling

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Chlorinating

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Which Method is Appropriate?
There are various methods of water
purification and filtration, some
more effective at removing certain
types of contaminants than others.
Which Method is Appropriate?

Whilst there are contaminants in every water


supply, the methods of water purification and
filtration you'll use will depend on 3 things: (1) the
state of your local water supply; (2) the cost and
performance of the filtration unit and (3) their
health-benefits.
Boiling
The general advice is to boil all water for 5-10
minutes plus 1 minute for every 300m above sea
level, up to around 5500m where boiling becomes
ineffective.

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for picture
Filtering
Some home water filtration
systems can remove chemical
contaminants for example,
but fail to effectively remove
microbiological ones
(bacteria) from your water
supply. Therefore, these are
not "purifiers" in the true
sense of the word.
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for picture
Distilling
Of all the methods of water
purification and filtration,
distillation is considered in
some quarters to be the
best.

It removes the widest variety


of contaminants such as
salts, chemicals, bacteria
and other micro-organisms
from your water supply. Click here
for picture
limitations of Distilling

Produces flat tasting water


that is stripped of the trace
minerals that your body
needs.
Some doctors contend that this can lead to
multiple-mineral deficiencies within the body.
However some experts contend that most of the
bodies mineral needs are met through eating
food, not drinking water. Therefore the effect of
de-mineralized water on the body is still being
hotly debated
Chlorinating
Super-chlorination. This uses
a high dose of chlorine but
later neutralizes it using
hydrogen peroxide, and is
very effective.

Chlorine tablets. Used alone


these won't protect against
Guardia. Instead use a fine
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filter and half a tablet. for picture
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Methods of purification
Work in groups of four to present information on
water purification methods.
THE END

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