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  The Hydrologic Cycle
  Meteroric Water
  Ground Water
  Surface Water
Hardness
Ion Exchange Softeners
Iron
Iron Removal
Manganese
Manganese Removal
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal
Chlorides and Sulfates
Sodium
Fluorides
Turbidity
Removal of Turbidity
What is meant by pH?
Alkalinity
Removal of Alkalinity
Acidic Water
Removal of Acidity
Objectionable Tastes and Odors
Nitrates
Bacterial Contamination
Forms of Lower Plant Life in Water
Forms of Lower Animal Life in Water
Decontamination by Chlorination
Decontamination by Reverse Osmosis

 

 

Bacterial Contamination

There are in water many organisms that are extremely beneficial to man. Bacteria, protozoa and fungi that purify polluted water are essential to our well-being. Many of these organisms set into motion the chain reactions that result in purifications.

We can classify living organisms in water in many ways and into many groups.

Biologically, there are two major classifications for our purposes. We can classify water organisms either as members of the plant or animal kingdoms.

 

 

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