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What is Wastewater Treatment?
Wastewater treatment is the process of converting wastewater – water that is no longer needed or is no longer suitable…
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The Three Major Types of Plumbing Systems
A look at the three major types of plumbing systems in order to gain a better understanding of the field…
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Types of water distribution system
Several types of water distribution systems are used within the houses. 1. In the direct systemall sanitary fittings, taps (faucets) and the hot…
Building Services 4 min read
What Are the Best Materials for Water Pipes?
There are a lot of choices when it comes to the water pipes for your house. If you’re thinking about…
Building Services 2 min read
Water Storage And Distribution System In Buildings
Water storage and distribution is a provision to store and deliver water to the consumer with appropriate quality, quantity and…
Building Services 4 min read
Types of Water Hardness
TEMPORARY HARDNESS This refers to hardness whose effects can be removed by boiling the water in an open container. Such…
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Water Softening
Water is a universal solvent. Soft rainwater picks up naturally occurring dissolved minerals, including calcium and magnesium carbonates, as it…
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How does disinfection work?
Chemical inactivation of microbiological contamination in natural or untreated water is usually one of the final steps to reduce pathogenic microorganisms in…
Building Materials 1 min read
What is water disinfection?
Water disinfection means the removal, deactivation or killing of pathogenic microorganisms. Microorganisms are destroyed or deactivated, resulting in termination of…
Building Services 10 min read
Filtration Processes
Introduction Filtration is a process that removes particles from suspension in water. Removal takes place by a number of mechanisms…
Building Services 7 min read
Sedimentation
When water has little or no movement, suspended solids sink to the bottom under the force of gravity and form…
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METHODS OF AERATION
Two general methods may be used for the aeration of water. The most common in industrial use is the water-fall…
