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Record 1 2011-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

There are a number of methods of water filtration, each with varying degrees of effectiveness, and varying costs. The general purpose of filtering water is to improve the water’s hygiene and aesthetic qualities. Some of the available water filters are described below: Activated carbon (AC) water filters … Ultraviolet (UV) water filters … Water distillers … Sand filters … Reverse osmosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Opération par laquelle on fait passer l'eau à travers un filtre pour la débarrasser des particules solides qui s'y trouvent en suspension.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento del agua
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