Open AccessA Review on techniques used for removal of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) from the water
Author(s) -
Alex Noel Joseph Raj
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
indian scientific journal of research in engineering and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-3930
DOI - 10.55041/ijsrem11812
Subject(s) - natural organic matter , coagulation , organic matter , water treatment , natural (archaeology) , environmental science , human health , environmental chemistry , chemistry , environmental engineering , geology , organic chemistry , psychology , paleontology , psychiatry , medicine , environmental health
The natural organic matter in the water continuously affects the treatment units due to their transformations. The NOM characteristics are complex, and it is challenging to clarify and remove the NOM in water. Due to the modifications of NOM during the disinfections, which results in the formation of by-products, their removal is problematic and causes adverse effects on human health. Several techniques are adopted to remove NOM from the water; one standard method involves coagulation and similar processes. The current review provides insights about the methods available for removing the natural organic matter and highlights the coagulation techniques that are gaining prominence in the current scenarios to remove the NOM from the various sources. Key Words: Coagulants, Coagulation, Natural organic matter, coagulating aids.