The pipes supplying water to a village are broken. This has resulted in sand and gravel entering the water supply. Which method should be employed by each household to obtain clean water?

Boil water to remove the impurities.

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Add chlorine tablets to water.

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Install a sedimentation tank at home.

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Use candle-type filters before consuming water.

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Solution

The correct option is D Use candle-type filters before consuming water.

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