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Water in all three forms—solid, liquid, or gas—is an extremely valuable resource for fulfilling the basic necessities of humans. Clean water is not just require

Filtration is a process in which water is passed through the beds of fine granular materials like sand. The bed of fine granular materials is known as a filter

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Type of characteristics

Type of impurity

Permissible limit

Absolute maximum limit

Remarks

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Physical

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A pump is a mechanical device that lifts liquids from a lower level or low-pressure area to a higher level or high-pressure area. It is a heavy-duty equipment w

A pumping station is used in a water distribution system for efficient and reliable transportation and dissemination of water from one site to another. At the s

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