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What percentage of households in India rely on groundwater as their source of drinking water?
What percentage of households in India rely on groundwater as their source of drinking water?
- Around 60-70% (correct)
- Less than 50%
- More than 80%
- Almost all households
What is the primary objective of surface water treatment?
What is the primary objective of surface water treatment?
- To remove suspended material and eliminate pathogenic organisms (correct)
- To add taste and odor to the water
- To reduce the pH level of the water
- To remove dissolved solids
What is the purpose of the Rapid Mixing step in water treatment?
What is the purpose of the Rapid Mixing step in water treatment?
- To filter out large particles
- To add chlorine to the water
- To remove suspended solids
- To mix lime and soda into the water (correct)
What is the purpose of the Filtration step in water treatment?
What is the purpose of the Filtration step in water treatment?
What is the purpose of the Disinfection step in water treatment?
What is the purpose of the Disinfection step in water treatment?
Why do Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) need to remove high levels of organic content from Indian rivers?
Why do Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) need to remove high levels of organic content from Indian rivers?
What is the primary goal of coagulation and flocculation in water treatment?
What is the primary goal of coagulation and flocculation in water treatment?
What type of particles are commonly found in water and repel each other due to their negative charge?
What type of particles are commonly found in water and repel each other due to their negative charge?
What is a key characteristic of a suitable coagulant?
What is a key characteristic of a suitable coagulant?
What is the purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
What is the purpose of sedimentation in water treatment?
What is the result of the combination of coagulation and flocculation in water treatment?
What is the result of the combination of coagulation and flocculation in water treatment?
What is the role of paddle mixers in the coagulation and flocculation process?
What is the role of paddle mixers in the coagulation and flocculation process?
