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Properties of Water

The document provides an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of drinking water and wastewater, highlighting their differences and importance in daily life. It outlines water quality standards, treatment processes, and the effects of contaminated water, along with a case study on water quality in India. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of clean water and effective wastewater treatment.

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Properties of Water

The document provides an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of drinking water and wastewater, highlighting their differences and importance in daily life. It outlines water quality standards, treatment processes, and the effects of contaminated water, along with a case study on water quality in India. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of clean water and effective wastewater treatment.

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Properties of Drinking Water and

Wastewater
An Overview of Physical, Chemical &
Biological Characteristics
Presented by: Rishav
Introduction
• • Importance of water quality in daily life
• • Difference between drinking water and
wastewater
• • Objectives of the presentation
Physical Properties of Drinking
Water
• • Color: Should be clear
• • Turbidity: Below 1 NTU
• • Taste & Odor: Free from objectionable taste
and smell
• • Temperature: Typically 10–15°C
• • TDS: Should be <500 mg/L
Physical Properties of Wastewater
• • Color: Gray to black
• • Turbidity: High due to suspended solids
• • Odor: May contain foul-smelling gases
• • Temperature: Higher than drinking water
• • TDS & Suspended Solids: High concentration
Chemical Properties of Drinking
Water
• • pH: 6.5–8.5
• • Dissolved Oxygen: >5 mg/L
• • Chlorides: <250 mg/L
• • Hardness: <200 mg/L
• • Fluoride: 0.5–1.5 mg/L
Chemical Properties of Wastewater
• • pH: 4–10
• • COD: High due to organic pollutants
• • BOD: Indicates organic matter levels
• • Nitrates & Phosphates: High concentration
• • Heavy Metals: Present in industrial waste
Biological Properties of Drinking
Water
• • Should be free from pathogens
• • Coliform Count: 0 per 100 mL
• • Microorganisms: Viruses, bacteria, protozoa
should be absent
• • Algae & Biofilms: Should not be present
Biological Properties of
Wastewater
• • May contain bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella),
viruses, and protozoa
• • Algae growth due to nutrients
(eutrophication)
• • High organic matter supports microbial
growth
• • Presence of parasitic worms
Water Quality Standards for
Drinking Water
• • WHO Guidelines & BIS (IS 10500:2012)
• • Maximum permissible limits of physical,
chemical, and biological parameters
• • Comparison of groundwater and surface
water
Characteristics of Wastewater
• • Domestic vs Industrial Wastewater
• • Effect of Pollution on Water Bodies
• • Need for Proper Treatment
Sources of Drinking Water
• Details about Sources of Drinking Water
Sources of Wastewater
• Details about Sources of Wastewater
Effects of Contaminated Water
• Details about Effects of Contaminated Water
Treatment Processes for Drinking
Water
• Details about Treatment Processes for
Drinking Water
Wastewater Treatment Methods
• Details about Wastewater Treatment Methods
Waterborne Diseases
• Details about Waterborne Diseases
Eutrophication and Algal Blooms
• Details about Eutrophication and Algal Blooms
Sustainable Water Management
• Details about Sustainable Water Management
Case Study: Water Quality in India
• Details about Case Study: Water Quality in
India
Future Trends in Water Treatment
• Details about Future Trends in Water
Treatment
Conclusion
• • Summary of key points
• • Importance of clean water
• • Need for wastewater treatment

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