Which of the following is not commonly used as a filter material in the treatment of water?

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  1. Garnet sand
  2. Crushed rock
  3. Sand
  4. Anthracite

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Option 2 : Crushed rock
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Explanation:

Filteration:

  • Filteration removes fine floc particles, colour, dissolved minerals, and microorganisms.
  • It also removes the suspended solids that do not get removed in sedimentation.
  • It is economically effective in controlling guinea warm disease.

The following different types of filter materials are used for the water filtration process:

  1. Carbon or Activated carbon: Carbon is also known as charcoal. Anthracite is mostly used for the water filtration process.
  2. Sand (garnet sand): Garnet sand (chemically inert or non-metallic mineral) is an ideal water filter media.
  3. Ceramic
  4. Gravel
  5. Activated aluminum
  6. Reverse osmosis membrane, etc.

Hence, sand, anthracite, and garnet sand are used as filter material for water treatment but the crushed rock is not used. 

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