Water Treatment Study Guide Graded A+

{Ans: }Filtration {Ans: a physical and chemical process based on: chemical characteristics (source water quality), types and degree of pretreatment, nature of suspension (physical and chemical), characteristics of particulates suspended in water and filter type and operation.}Rotary Pumps {Ans: uses a rotating mechanism to move liquid also used for injecting chemicals into our water.}Diatomaceous Earth Filtration {Ans: Are very efficient at filtration but can be harmful if breathed in. These can be used in gravity, pressure, and vacuum applications that add diatoms as the water is being filtered.}What is deposition? {Ans: The migration of particles within the water to the walls of the container, also known as " scale formation". Deposition = Gain of Mass}MRDL: Chloramines {Ans: 4 ppm}