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G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Activated carbon filtration can effectively reduce certain organic compounds and chlorine in drinking water. It can also reduce the quantity of lead, dissolved radon, and harmless taste- and odor-causing compounds. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of activated carbon filtration systems for the domestic (household) user.
Ec08-703 Drinking Water Treatment: An Overview, Bruce I. Dvorak
Ec08-703 Drinking Water Treatment: An Overview, Bruce I. Dvorak
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Consumers concerned about their water quality must sort through an assortment of information to determine what contaminants are present, which contaminants are of real concern and the appropriate response and treatment that will be most effective for their particular situation. This 2008 extension circular provides an overview of household water problems, causes and potential health effects. The problem then can be matched to appropriate treatment method(s) for further investigation. The treatment methods listed in this guide are for household water problems requiring prolonged treatment.
G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Homeowners are increasingly concerned about contaminants in their water supply that may affect health or cause taste, odor, or nuisance problems. Distillation, one of the oldest methods of water treatment, is an effective method for reducing many impurities found in water. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the process and related equipment used for household drinking water treatment by distillation.
G08-1492 Drinking Water Treatment: Sediment Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1492 Drinking Water Treatment: Sediment Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Sediment filters remove suspended matter such as sand, silt, loose scale, clay or organic material from the water. Untreated water passes through a filter medium which traps suspended matter on the surface or within the filter. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of cartridge sediment filtration systems for the household user.