Innovative porous mortar filters: wastewater purification for clean water

Water scarcity is a major global challenge that affects both developed and developing countries, with Indonesia serving as a prime example. Indonesia's archipelagic nature, combined with its dense population, exacerbates the severity of water scarcity. The increased population density in these...

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Published in:	Water science and technology Vol. 89; no. 6; pp. 1526 - 1538
Main Authors:	Olii, Muhammad Ramdhan, Hambali, Roby, Djafar, Lisa, Ichsan, Ilyas, Saliko, Maxidin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England IWA Publishing 15-03-2024
Subjects:	adsorbent material porous mortar filters water quality water scarcity water scarcity adsorbent material porous mortar filters water quality
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Summary:	Water scarcity is a major global challenge that affects both developed and developing countries, with Indonesia serving as a prime example. Indonesia's archipelagic nature, combined with its dense population, exacerbates the severity of water scarcity. The increased population density in these areas raises the demand for water resources, putting a strain on the available supply. The purpose of this research was to create porous mortar filters (PMFs) with different ratios (1:4, 1:5, and 1:6) by incorporating 10, 15, and 20% adsorbent material by weight of fine aggregate. The research was carried out in three stages: determining PMF properties, preparing synthetic wastewater, and assessing treatment effectiveness. Various PMF compositions consistently achieved notable success, with reductions in total dissolved solids and turbidity exceeding 25 and 75%, respectively. The PMF performed admirably in eliminating bacterial concentrations, achieving a 100% removal rate, and was critical in efficiently reducing metals, with compositions achieving over 80% reduction for manganese (Mn) and 38% reduction for iron (Fe). PMF emerges as a practical solution as a cost-effective and simple water treatment technology, particularly suitable for areas with limited technological infrastructure and resources, providing accessible water treatment for communities facing challenges in this regard.
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ISSN:	0273-1223 1996-9732
DOI:	10.2166/wst.2024.073