Characteristics of Concrete Filter For Drinking Water
Penulis/Author
RIZALDI MAADJI (1); Prof. Ir. Radianta Triatmadja, Ph.D. (2); Prof. Dr. Ir. Fatchan Nurrochmad, M.Agr. (3); Prof. Dr. Ir. Sunjoto, DIP., HE., DEA., IPU., ASEAN.Eng (4)
Tanggal/Date
2017
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Capacity and capability of filter in reducing microbiology contaminant found in water is determined by physical characteristic of concrete filter. Kamulyan (2014) research is about structure of constituent particle on concrete filter, filter particle diameter, and concrete filter porosity as the main factors affecting physical characteristics of concrete filter to diminish suspended particle. Clean water supplies for drinking water should meet the requirements of by international regulations, such as World Health Organization (WHO) and American Public Health Association (APHA). Microbiology parameter is used as the standard or guidance for drinking water supply in several countries. Total coliforms and Escherichia coli (E. coli) can be applied as indicators that show the drinking water quality (Tallon et al., 2005). Ratio of sand and cement affects filtration discharge capacity, and effectiveness in filtering unwanted substance and microbe. Concrete filter thickness was very effective for removing microbiology (E. Coli and coliform) in drinking water.
