Preliminary communication

Reducing harmful effects of metals in water

I. Tepić ; ACIMSI, University of Novi Sad, N. Sad, Serbia
G. Tepić ; Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
P. Viđikant ; Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Novi Sad, Serbia
T. Pejakov ; Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
R. Kulundžić ; Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

Abstract

Nowadays, drinking water has become an increasingly critical and complex issue of mankind. Consumption of lowquality water contaminated with heavy metals has detrimental effect on human health, leading to disastrous consequences for human population. This paper is focused on the problem of adverse impacts and effects of contaminated drinking water and heavy metals it contains, as well as on strategic planning and efficient elimination of the above problems and consequences of such contaminated water on human health. Values of water before and after the purification process are presented. An effective solution has also been elaborated and proposed in the form of an existing commercial device for purifying and restoring water to its natural state with a balanced chemical composition and natural properties.

Keywords

water; heavy metals; human health; sanitary aspects

Hrčak ID:

122220

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/122220

Publication date:

1.10.2014.

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