Sedimentation and Decantation in Water Purification
Clean water is essential for life, yet much of the water we use in daily life contains suspended impurities such as sand, silt, or clay. Before this water can be treated for drinking or industrial use, it must undergo preliminary purification steps. Among the oldest and most effective physical methods are sedimentation and decantation. These…
Uses of Sedimentation and Decantation in Treatment
In water and wastewater treatment processes, simple yet effective physical methods like sedimentation and decantation play a crucial role in removing impurities and preparing water for further purification. These techniques have been used for centuries and continue to be essential steps in modern treatment plants, whether for municipal drinking water, industrial wastewater, or effluent discharge…
Role of Sedimentation in Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment is a multi-stage process that involves the removal of physical, chemical, and biological contaminants from used water before it is released into the environment or reused. One of the oldest and most essential processes in this treatment chain is sedimentation. Though simple in principle, sedimentation plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency…
