The function of the main water treatment plant is to purify the raw water intake and render it suitable for use as boiler make-up water. In the pre-treatment section, the raw water is dosed chemically for pH correction and solids coagulation, and then filtered to remove suspended solids. Water treatment is any process that improves the quality of water to make it appropriate for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment.
Water treatment plants are important because they remove contaminants and undesirable components from water, making it safe to drink and use for other purposes. This treatment is crucial to human health and can help prevent short-term and long-term health risks from polluted water. Water treatment plants can also: Improve taste: Adjusting the pH of water can improve its taste. Reduce corrosion: Adjusting the pH can also reduce the breakdown of pipes. Ensure disinfectants work: Adjusting the pH can help chemical disinfectants continue to kill germs as water travels through pipes. Add fluoride: Fluoride can help keep teeth strong and reduce cavities. Water treatment plants use several buildings for each step in the treatment process, which can include coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection
