Biological Filtration: The use of bacteria and natural biological processes to remove contaminants from water.
Bio-oxidization: When a substance has been oxidized by bacteria.
Lesson One: Chlorination and Dechlorination
The students will gain a basic understanding of the role of water treatment facilities. Students will learn about the importance of eliminating biological activity in drinking water. Students will learn about chlorination as a means of disinfecting water. Students will learn about the concept of dechlorinating water and one of the ways this can be done.