Domestic Water Treatment (original) (raw)

After water is used domestically it is called wastewater due to contaminants such as shampoo, cleaning supplies, detergent, soap, and excrement. Wastewater treatment is the process of cleaning domestic wastewater so it can be either reused for irrigation, or safely put back into lakes, rivers, groundwater etc. Untreated wastewater is a threat to the health of humans and the environment. Treatment before domestic use is simply called water treatment which refers to the process that water from wells and other natural sources undergo in order to be potable for human.The domestic Water Treatments involves treatment for potable or drinking purpose, Taste, Odour, Hardness, and Contamination. Treatment of the water that is used in domestic situations is vitally important for ensuring the health and safety of all who are drinking it. The water needs to be free from anything that can cause it to adversely affect the activities it is needed for. There are so many different things in the water that can cause it to affect ones health and safety. Microorganisms can cause problems like diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera. The way to get rid of these harmful substances from the water is by providing the home with a quality water treatment.