Last modified: 2017-10-10
Abstract
Long-term exposure to Arsenic can lead to a variety of chronic health conditions, including skin disorders, cancers of the lung and bladder as well as cardiovascular issues. In this study, a filter device has been developed for the removal of pentavalent as well as trivalent Arsenic. At first stage a polymeric filter having 0.3 micron size has been used for removal of bacteria like total plate counts, pseudomonas and coliforms. In second stage a chemically modified adsorbents of polystyrene resin, activated carbon and chemically modified baggase has been used for removal of total dissolved solids and impurities. In third stage, a modified sand has been used as a filter medium for removal of arsenic. Sand is coated by using Ferric Hydroxide and then placed in a filter device along with cathode and anode. Ferric Hydroxide can be prepared using commercial or analytical grade Ferric Chloride and Sodium Hydroxide. The process is simple and cost effective. In the fourth stage, a polymeric filter having 0.3 micron size has been used again for the removal of bacteria, that usually grows on the filter medium.