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The effectiveness of combination filter cloth, Malimpung sand from South Sulawesi, and zeolite in improving drinking water quality

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The quality of drinking water is very important for maintaining public health. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of filter cloth, sand, and zeolite filter media in improving clean drinking water. The experimental method involved designing a multi-level filtration system using these three media and testing it on water containing light contaminants. The parameters tested included turbidity, pH, and solute content before and after filtration. The results showed that the combination of filter cloth, sand, and zeolite could reduce turbidity levels by up to 85%, stabilize pH close to neutral, and significantly reduce solute content. These findings suggest that a simple filtration system with a combination of these media can be an efficient and economical solution to provide clean water, especially in areas with limited access to water treatment technology.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies

DOI: 10.53894/ijirss.v8i5.8950

Authors: Gabrella Prananda Claudia, Bambang Bakrie, Roslinda Ibrahim

Institution: Hasanuddin University

Language: English

Topic: Water and Wastewater Treatment

Subfield: Computational Mechanics

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412998103

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