Date
2024
Abstract
Considering water is the solvent of life, there is a lack of attention to what is added to it and how it impacts not only the environment but also society at large. In recent years, public scrutiny of the actions of individuals and industries concerning their negative actions on the environment has increased. General trends have seen a shift toward reusability and the reduction of pollutants. Examples include the use of reusable water bottles and the shift to biodegradable straws and paper cups. A plastic bottle casually floating atop a river is easily noticeable as a form of pollution but microscopic contaminants in the water itself are easily overlooked. There are a wide range of potential contaminants of water that have been documented. These contaminants could be chemical or biological in nature.1 Both freshwater and seawater are susceptible to these contaminants, and this results in a decreased quality of the water and the surrounding environment. This puts an increased emphasis on the necessity of effective purification methods for water. This review will investigate the possible contaminants found in seawater and freshwater, along with methods to remove these contaminants.
Recommended Citation
Kolenovic, Belmin, "Physical, Chemical, and Biological Methods of Large-Scale Water Decontamination" (2024). Seton Hall Biochemistry II Annals of Student Reviews. 8.
https://scholarship.shu.edu/student-reviews/8
