Water Supply Sanitation in the Field 9-11. Internally Peer Reviewed 1.
Water treatment is the process of purifying water to make it potable.
Reverse osmosis to remove suspended and dissolved matter including organic and inorganic contaminants. Disinfection to eliminate microbial contaminants too small to be removed by filtration. This versatile unit will produce potable water from contaminated sources including fresh, brackish, or sea water. The finished water must be disinfected to eliminate viruses and protect the water from microbial contamination. Routine inspection of units such as these should include checking the location of raw water intake and backwash filter waste.