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A Brief Note On The Treatment Of Nepal

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Water treatment in Nepal Introduction Kingdom of Nepal is a landlocked country in south Asia with a diverse landscape ranging from the low-lying Terai plains up to Mount Everest in the Himalayas. As of 1st January 2016, the population of Nepal was estimated to be almost 30 million. Many rural communities live in remote areas; far from water sources while in urban areas, the growing population caused in part by people moving because of the decade long internal conflict in the country, is putting increasing strain on limited water and sanitation supplies. Life expectancy is 68 years. Only 31% of Nepalese people have access to sanitation. Open defecation is common and a key cause of disease. Approximately a third of all deaths in Nepal are …show more content…

The surface water is polluted by industry and domestic waste along with discharge of untreated sewage from tightly packed residential neighborhoods. It is without a doubt that the domestic sewage system is deemed one of the top sources of water pollution that seeps into rivers and lakes, which are the primary sources of drinking water. (suwal, 2013) According to Winrock International, 2007, Nepal Country Environmental Analysis, in the capital city Kathmandu valley, 40% off the water available through wells, spouts and pipe were found to have high contamination of fecal coliform bacteria, i.e. 10 to 1000 per 100mL. Of the 67 gravity flow water supply schemes tested under the Fund Board program, 91% were contaminated with bacteria out of which 64% were highly contaminated. Clean, safe water is vital for everyday life. Water is essential for health, hygiene and the productivity of the community. Water treatment is a process of making water suitable for its application. Water is a renewable resource. All water treatment involves the removal of solids, bacteria, algae, plants, inorganic compounds, and organic compounds. Different sources of water 1. Surface water: surface water is water in a river, lake, streams or fresh water wetlands. 70% of the earth is covered by water, 97% of water is salt water in seas and oceans, and only 3% is fresh

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