Water Industry Filtration Uses

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Which type of filtration involves using gravity to force liquid through a filter?

Gravity filtration

Which type of filtration utilizes microfiltration and ultrafiltration to eliminate bacteria?

Membrane filtration

What is a major application of filtering in the water industry?

Filtering wastewater

What are the main uses of filtration in the water industry?

<p>Drinking water, storm water, and wastewater applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of filtering in the water industry?

<p>To achieve clearer water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filtration involves using basic straining techniques with a piece of cloth to remove suspended solids and silt?

<p>Sedimentation filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the water industry, what are some heavy-duty applications of filtration?

<p>Industrial manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filter can be effective in eliminating bacteria and act as pre-treatment before nanofiltration or reverse osmosis must occur?

<p>Membrane filters</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of filtering in the water industry?

<p>To remove impurities and achieve clearer water</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filtration technique utilizes flocculation and interception along with straining through beds of granular media?

<p>Gravity filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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