Question

What are the different methods to make water fit for drinking?

Answer 1

The different methods to make water fit for drinking are following:

(1)Filtration: Insoluble impurities in water can be filtered out by passing the impure water through a muslin cloth.

(2)Boiling: Water can be made germ-free by boiling it for some time. High temperature(around ${100}^{°}\mathrm{C}$) kills the germs in water.

(3)Treatment with chemicals: Bleaching powder, chlorine tablets or potassium permanganate is added to water to kill germs.