What are the types of impurities
in water?
What are the types
of impurities in
water?
Physical contaminants
These are loose dirt and dust particles caused by soil erosion and sedimentation. When ingested, these contaminants may cause nausea or irritation in the intestines.
Chemical contaminants
The origin of these contaminants can be natural or manmade. These include metals, pesticides, toxins produced by bacteria or human and animal drugs. When ingested, these contaminants may cause kidney disease, abdominal pain or skin discolouration.
Biological contaminants
Caused by organisms in water, biological contaminants include viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasites. When ingested, these contaminants may cause diarrhoea, viral fever, pneumonia or cholera.
New-age contaminants
These emerging contaminants of the modern world include heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, arsenic, chromium and lead; personal care products like cosmetics, shampoos and hair dyes; microplastics from the trash in our water bodies; as well as other contaminants like tea waste, soft drinks, energy drinks etc.
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Purification
Technology
Purification Technology
Range of
Water Purifiers
Range of Water Purifiers
Storage
Capacity
Storage Capacity
Types of
Installation
Types of Installation
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