Pretreatment to remove suspended solids from raw makeup wa-ter is a requirement for many industries. In the potable water industry, suspended solids, including microorganisms, can be detrimental not only to the taste and odor of drinking water but also to water supply safety. Many potable water plants have incorporated membrane filtration to remove benign solids and harmful organisms. While bacteria and virus removal isn't normally necessary for power plant makeup water production, membrane techniques are becoming a viable replacement for clarification/sand filtration.
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