Experiment 5: Water Purification and Dissolved Oxygen Determination

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Experiment 5
Water Purification and Dissolved Oxygen Determination

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS

A. Water Purification Techniques

Table 5.1. Observations of the dirty water at different water purification methods.

Water Purification Methods Observations

Aeration

Coagulation

Sedimentation

Filtration

Classify the different water purification methods used in Table 5.1. under physical, chemical
or biological treatment.

Water Purification Methods Classification

Aeration
Coagulation
Sedimentation
Filtration

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Experiment 5: Water Purification and Dissolved Oxygen Determination

Enumerate the different types of water pollutants that can be removed by the different water
purification methods.

Water Purification Methods Water Pollutants Eliminated

Aeration
Coagulation
Sedimentation
Filtration
Disinfection

B. Dissolved Oxygen Measurements

Explain the relationship between the amounts of organic pollutants and the concentration of
the dissolved oxygen in water.

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Give at least three factors that affect the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water? Briefly
explain each factor.

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