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Water Purification and Treatment - Coggle Diagram
Water Purification and Treatment
Water Sources
Surface Water
Rivers
Nile River
Mississippi River
Lakes
Great Lakes
Lake Victoria
Reservoirs
Hoover Dam Reservoir
Groundwater
Wells
Hand-dug wells in rural areas
Aquifers
Ogallala Aquifer
Great Artesian Basin
Treatment Processes
Physical Treatment
Screening
Sedimentation
Filtration
Chemical Treatment
Coagulation and Flocculation
Chlorination
pH Adjustment
Biological Treatment
Aeration
Biodegradation
Advanced Treatment
Reverse Osmosis
UV Treatment
Activated Carbon Filtration
home water filters
Distribution
Storage Tanks
Elevated water towers in cities for consistent water pressure
Pipes and Pumps
Urban pipeline systems like Los Angeles Aqueduct
Final Quality Testing
EPA testing for contaminants in the U.S
Importance
Clean Drinking Water
WHO initiatives in developing countries
Disease Prevention
Reduces waterborne illnesses like cholera.
Environmental Sustainability
Releasing treated water into rivers
Economic Impact
Irrigation systems for farming
Improved Agriculture
Clean water for irrigation increases crop yields.
Healthy Aquatic Life
Prevents pollution of natural habitats.
Challenges
Pollution
Industrial waste
agricultural runoff
Resource Scarcity
Increasing water demand in urban areas
Climate Change Impact
Altered rainfall patterns affecting water sources.
Infrastructure Costs
High costs for developing and maintaining treatment plants.
Sustainable Solutions
Reusing Treated Water
Greywater systems for irrigation
Energy Efficiency
Using solar-powered purification systems
Public Awareness
Educational campaigns on water conservation
Future Innovations
Nanotechnology
Tiny filters for removing microscopic impurities
AI Monitoring
Smart systems for real-time water quality analysis.
Desalination
Converting seawater into fresh water
Saudi Arabia desalination plants