WATER TREATMENT
EXAM WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWER
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,What are two types of water sources?
- ANSWER-Ground Water and Surface
Water
EXPLANATION
Ground Water –
ANSWER-Comes from wells and springs.
It is often higher in ions (e.g.,iron, calcium,
magnesium), but lower in microorganisms
(e.g.,bacteria, viruses, endotoxins).
Surface Water
,- ANSWER-Comes from lakes, ponds,
rivers, and reservoirs. Surface water may be
high in pesticides, industrial waste, sewage,
and microorganisms.
What is the purpose of water tx for dialysis?
–
ANSWER-To prevent harm to the pt and to
the water tx equipment.
EXPLNATION:Many of the substances
added to make drinking water safe for
healthy people are harmful to people on
dialysis.
, What is the typical amount of water most
pt's on dialysis are exposed to in a week? -
ANSWER-120 liters a week.
EXPLANATION:People with working
kidneys may drink 10 - 14 liters of
water per week.**
Chlorine and Chloramines are used in city
water tx to protect our drinking water from
bacterial growth.
- ANSWER-Chloramines are strong
oxidants: