Water Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is a reservoir?
A
An artificial lake
2
Q
What is an aquifer?
A
An underground lake
3
Q
What does sedimentation do?
A
Slows down water in the tank so particles go to the bottom of the tank
4
Q
What does filtration do?
A
Filters insoluble particles
5
Q
What does chlorination do?
A
Kills bacteria
6
Q
Name 2 ions that can be found in standard tap water
A
Chlorine ions
Fluorine ions
Calcium Carbonate ions
7
Q
What is a borehole?
A
A well
