Many studies of water purity have been conducted in the past, but only recently have they gained widespread societal awareness. An article published in March 2002 proved that there exists an abundance of harmful chemicals in our water supply. This paper will provide a background on water treatment techniques. We then move on to the processes such as sterilization, and the removals of taste, color and odor. We will also look at examples where the ecosystem has been affected.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Longley-Martines, Stephen L.
• Brown, Jason Alan

Subject

• Health
• Environment
• Water
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03C001I

Keyword

• Water--Pollution
• Water-supply--Environmental aspects

Advisor

• Bergendahl, John Andrew

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-28