Question

How to treat water for removing bacterial contaminants?

Answer 1

Principal Methods Used to Treat or Purify Contaminated Drinking Water

Activated carbon or charcoal water filters: effective for taste & odor removal including chlorine. ...

Aeration treatments for water supply systems involve the injection of air into the watersupply. ...

Boil the water to make it suitable for drinking

Answer 2

Bacteria and other microorganisms are removed from water through disinfection. This means that certain substances are added to kill the bacteria, these are called biocides. Sometimes disinfection can also be done with UV-light.