Testing Water For Contamination
The first step in water purification is understanding what impurities exist. Water contamination can be biological, chemical or both.
Dealing With Micro Organisms
Alternatives to the common practice of adding toxic biocides (such as chlorine) include boiling, ozonation, reverse osmosis filtration and UV sterilization.
Dealing With Elemental and Chemical Contamination
Chemical contamination can be addressed by filtering or settling.
Cleaning Trash and Oil from Water Bodies