Municipal Water Treatment: This subgroup focuses on treating water for public consumption. It includes processes such as coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and pH adjustment to ensure safe and potable drinking water.
Industrial Water Treatment: Industrial water treatment is critical for various industries, including manufacturing, power generation, and chemical processing. It often involves the removal of specific contaminants, such as heavy metals, chemicals, and suspended solids, to meet industrial water quality standards.
Wastewater Treatment: Wastewater treatment encompasses the processes used to treat domestic, industrial, and municipal wastewater before it is discharged back into the environment or reused. This subgroup includes primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment methods to remove solids, organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens.
Swimming Pool and Spa Water Treatment: Water treatment for pools and spas involves maintaining water quality by controlling pH, disinfecting the water (commonly with chlorine or bromine), and managing water balance to prevent issues like algae growth and scale formation.
Agricultural Water Treatment: Agricultural water treatment ensures that irrigation water is suitable for crop growth, free from contaminants, and optimized for soil conditions. It may involve sediment removal, pH adjustment, and the removal of specific ions like salts.
Stormwater Treatment: Stormwater management includes treating runoff from urban areas to prevent pollution of natural water bodies. It often involves filtering out sediments and pollutants before discharge.
Reclaimed Water Treatment: Reclaimed or recycled water treatment focuses on purifying wastewater for non-potable uses like irrigation, industrial processes, and cooling water, reducing the demand on freshwater sources.