Question

Which is the best and the most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (say < 200 mg/litre)?

a.

Lagooning

b.

Activated carbon adsorption

c.

Biological oxidation pond

d.

Chemical coagulation

Answer: (b).Activated carbon adsorption

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