Question

Name the steps involved in the purification of drinking water supplied in cities and towns.

Answer 1

Water from any natural source may contain dissolved and suspended impurities and harmful germs as well. Therefore, it should go through some purification processes before using it as drinking water.

The steps involved in the purification of drinking water supply in cities and towns are-

1. Sedimentation and loading
2. Filtration
3. Aeration
4. Chlorination and Ozonisation
5. Safe Storage

Finally, this water is now safe for drinking and is stored in a storage tank for supply to homes through pipes.