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POTABLE WATER FROM SEA-WATER [PDF]
Nature, 1942 THE possibilities of obtaining potable water from sea-water by some simple method suitable for use on lifeboats and in similar circumstances have been much discussed during the last few months in the daily Press and in other quarters. Some of the statements made and the opinions expressed have indicated lack of knowledge of the scientific and practical
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Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, 2022 Water scarcity is a source of concern for modern society. This study analyzed the environmental performance of integrating conventional and upgraded technologies for water production.
Milena L. Pithon +2 more
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A novel concept to integrate energy recovery into potable water reuse treatment schemes
Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, 2018 Potable water reuse applications can provide a safe and sustainable water supply where conventional freshwater resources are limited. The objectives of this study were fourfold: (i) to analyse existing potable water reuse applications regarding ...
Nils Horstmeyer +3 more
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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2023 Despite water being a basic human need, the residents of Sibi in Ghana’s Nkwanta North District struggle to obtain potable water, which negatively influences their livelihoods.
Kingsley Kanjin +3 more
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Influence of Wastewater Content on Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and Durability of Concrete
Buildings, 2022 In this study, high concentration wastewater from ready-mixed concrete plants was used to replace potable water as mixing water of concrete, with replacement rates of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, by weight.
Xianhua Yao +5 more
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Optimizing Reservoirs to Provide Water in Times of Crisis, With Emphasis on the Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Different Uses [PDF]
Journal of Advances in Environmental Health ResearchBackground: Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can disrupt water distribution systems, leading to prolonged water shortages and associated crises. Tehran, with its high seismic risk, necessitates robust emergency water management solutions to ensure
Mohammad Reza Shamsaeifar +2 more
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City and Environment Interactions, 2019 The Reno-Sparks area of northern Nevada is one of many communities across the globe where water managers are considering the prospect of potable water reuse.
Kerri Jean Ormerod +2 more
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Domestic wastewater treatment by vertical filter planted with Papyrus Cyperus: the plant adaptation in the new environment [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 The wastewater from rural areas or small agglomerations usually discharged in an unsuitable manner requires an appropriate treatment. The constructed wetland has revealed a great potential due to the good performance, reasonable investment and easier ...
El Hafidi Mustapha +4 more
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Swelling soils treatment using lime and sea water for roads construction
Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2018 The cyclic heave and settlement of expansive soils could be the main reason to considerable damages to the structures, roads and highways. In Egypt there are many regions containing such expansive soils especially at the desert lands.
Dina A. Emarah, Safwat A. Seleem
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Universal access to potable water. The Peruvian experience
Derecho PUCP, 2016 The present article aims to review the development of universal access to potable water in Peru, for this, firstly it analyses the regulations applicable to potable water and sanitation, the main actors of the activity and universal access policy ...
Alberto Cairampoma Arroyo +1 more
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