Treating
 Your Water

Treatment Devices for Known Contaminants

private well fact diagram Once contamination is detected in a drinking water supply it is important to use the proper treatment device to remove the contaminant. The following section is to be used only as a guide to help in the selection of a treatment device. Before buying a treatment device have the water supply tested for contamination and consult a specialist when selecting the best treatment device. If the specific contaminant is known the information in the contaminants sections will indicate the possible treatment devices and link to more detailed information in this section.

Activated Alumina Actived Carbon Aeration
Anion Exchange Chemical Precipitation Chlorination
Distillation Ion Exchange
Water Softeners
Mechanical Filter
Neutralizing Filter Oxidizing Filter Pasteurization
Reverse Osmosis Ultraviolet

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