LUCKNOW PUBLIC SCHOOL

(SESSION: 2023-24)
CHEMISTRY PROJECT
SUBMITTED BY –
Shaurya Pandey
XII-B
Board Roll No. –

&
GUIDED BY-
Surabhi Srivastava
 CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shaurya
Pandey of Class 12th -B has
successfully completed the
chemistry project work titled as
“Study of the Methods of
Purification of Water“ , for Class
XII practical examination in the
Year 2023-2024. It is further
certified that this project is the
individual work of the candidate.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I would like to express my special thanks to

our school Lucknow Public School Principal
Maam Surabhi Sharma.To the management
team of our school who gave me the golden
opportunity to do this wonderful project on
the topic “Study of the Methods of
Purification of Water” which also helped me
in doing alot - of research and i came to
know about many things.
Secondly i would also like to thank my
parents and friends who helped me aloy in
finishing this project within
the limited time.
Topic:
Study of the
Methods of
Purification of
Water.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION

1).METHODS OF PURIFICATION:

a).FILTRATION & SUBTYPES

b).BOILING

c).DISTILLATION

d).CHEMICAL METHODS: DIFFERENT TYPES

e).ACTIVATED CARBON ADSORPTION

f). UV RADIAITONS

2). REAL-LIFE USES OF WATER PURIFICATION

METHODS IN INDIA
3). CONCLUSION
Introduction:
Water is an essential component for life,
and ensuring its purity is crucial for the
well-being of living organisms. The
contamination of water by various
pollutants poses a significant threat to
human health and the environment. The
study of methods of water purification is
essential to develop effective strategies for
providing safe and clean drinking water.
Methods of
Purification:
1). Filtration:
•Mechanical
Filtration: Using physical
barriers like sand, gravel, or ceramic filters
to remove large particles.

•Membrane Filtration:
Utilizing semi-permeable membranes to
separate impurities based on size.
2). Boiling:

• Heating water to its boiling point

to kill or inactivate bacteria,
viruses, and other microorganisms.
However, boiling may not remove
chemical contaminants.
3). Distillation:

• Boiling water and collecting the

steam, which is then condensed
back into liquid form. This process
effectively removes contaminants
with higher boiling points.
4). Chemical Methods:

•Chlorination: Adding chlorine

or chlorine compounds to water to kill
bacteria and prevent the spread of
waterborne diseases.
•Coagulation and
Flocculation: Adding chemicals
to water to clump together small particles,
making it easier to remove them by settling
or filtration.
5). Activated Carbon
Adsorption:

•Using activated carbon to adsorb

organic pollutants, chemicals, and
undesirable tastes and odors from
water.
6). UV Radiation:

•Exposing water to ultraviolet (UV) light to

inactivate microorganisms by disrupting
their DNA, preventing them from
reproducing.
REAL-LIFE USES OF
WATER
PURIFICATION
METHODS IN INDIA:
1. Municipal Water
Treatment Plant in
Delhi:

•Delhi Jal Board Water Treatment Plants

Methods Used: Delhi relies on multiple water
treatment plants managed by the Delhi Jal Board
to purify water sourced from the Yamuna River.
These plants use a combination of coagulation,
flocculation, sedimentation, sand filtration, and
chlorination.
2. Portable Water
Purification in Rural
Areas:

Case Study: Solar-powered Water Purifiers in

Rural Maharashtra

Methods Used: In remote villages of

Maharashtra, portable water purification
devices powered by solar energy are
deployed. These devices often utilize a
combination of UV radiation and activated
carbon filtration.
Conclusion:

In conclusion, the study of water

purification methods is indispensable for
ensuring the availability of clean and safe
drinking water.

It is crucial to prioritize innovation,

sustainability, and global collaboration to
safeguard water resources and guarantee
access to safe drinking water for current
and future generations. The continuous
improvement of water purification
methods remains a key aspect of
promoting public health and
environmental well-being.