What are the differences between UV treatment and reverse osmosis? In which situation is one better than the other for the production of drinking water for a city (+15,000 inhabitants)?
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UV treatment utilise des lampes à rayons ultraviolets pour inactiver les micro-organismes pathogènes. C'est une méthode de désinfection efficace contre les bactéries, virus et protozoaires, sans ajouter de produits chimiques. Cependant, elle n'élimine pas les contaminants chimiques ou solides dissous.
L'osmose inverse, quant à elle, utilise une membrane semi-perméable pour retirer les solides dissous, les sels, les métaux lourds et certains contaminants organiques. Elle est plus appropriée pour la désalinisation ou l'élimination de contaminants chimiques spécifiques.
Pour une ville de plus de 15,000 habitants, le choix dépend des contaminants présents dans l'eau brute. Si le principal souci est la présence de micro-organismes, le traitement UV est suffisant. Cependant, si l'eau contient des niveaux élevés de contaminants chimiques ou solides dissous, l'osmose inverse est préférable. Une combinaison des deux peut également être envisagée pour une solution complète.
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