Using Moringa Oleifera for Water Treatment in Rural Communities in South East Nigeria
by Joachim Ibeziako Ezeji
pp. 1-10, (doi 10.1061/40737(2004)362)
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Conference Proceeding Paper |
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Critical Transitions In Water And Environmental Resources Management |
| Abstract: |
In this paper, investigations into the possible use of Moringa Oleifera seed suspension for treatment of rural water is presented. Special focus is placed on the softening of hard water, lowering of turbidity, removal of Suspended Solids (SS) and elimination of bacteria (pathogens) etc. Results obtained for each of these impurities were experimentally obtained in the laboratory. Both the household and large-scale purification processes were also highlighted. One peculiar feature of results obtained in this study was the application of activated carbon as a tertiary treatment for the removal of taste and odour. The result of this study has given credence to the continued use of moringa oleifera seeds (for coagulant properties) in the treatment and purification of water in tropical areas especially South Eastern Nigeria and other parts of Nigeria and Africa. |
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