Explain the significance of disinfection in water treatment.
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Water treatment is the treatment or handling of water before they are being dumped in water bodies . Disinfection is the last stage of water treatment .
The significance of the disinfection process are as follows :
⏩ It removes harmful micro-organisms from the water .
⏩ It makes the water fit for consumption .
⏩ It makes the water free from any infections .
EXTRA INFO :
>> The process of disinfection is usually carried out by adding certain chemicals to the water .
>> For example : Chlorine dioxides and ozone is added to the water in order to kill the germs .
>> The earlier processes are not useful in killing germs and hence the disinfection secures water treatment and makes the water pure and healthy .
>> The only problem is the dose of the chemicals which may damage the water quality .
>> The dose should be properly maintained so as to treat water accurately for consumption or for other purposes .