Review of the technologies for nitrates removal from water intended for human consumption
Alexandru Matei, Gabriel Racoviţeanu
Abstract
Abstract The goal of this paper is to review the technologies used for nitrate removal from water intended for human consumption. It also reviews the effects of nitrates on human health and the various legislative provisions in different states. The treatment technologies that will be detailed are: reverse osmosis, ion exchangers, biological denitrification and electrodialysis. For every technology, the following information will be provided: advantages, disadvantages, process performance and cost. Furthermore, there will also be examples of water treatment plants across the Globe that use these types of technologies for nitrate reduction.
Topics & Concepts
ElectrodialysisReverse osmosisWater consumptionNitrateEmerging technologiesHuman healthProcess (computing)Water treatmentEnvironmental scienceEngineeringEnvironmental planningProcess engineeringEnvironmental engineeringComputer scienceChemistryMedicineOperating systemArtificial intelligenceBiochemistryMembraneEnvironmental healthOrganic chemistryGroundwater and Isotope GeochemistryWastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal