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WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality
Guidelines set by the World Health Organization to ensure safe drinking water does not pose significant health risks.
Health-based targets
Targets defined for the acceptable level of risk in drinking water safety planning.
Log Reduction Value (LRV)
A measure of the reduction of pathogens; higher values indicate greater reduction.
Turbidity
The cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles.
Coagulation
A process in which particles are agglomerated into a floc, enhancing sedimentation.
Biological filtration
A water treatment process that uses natural biological processes to remove pollutants.
Chemical coagulants
Substances like aluminum sulfate used in water treatment to aid in coagulation.
Effective use
The consistent application of water treatment technologies to achieve desired health outcomes.
SODIS (Solar Disinfection)
A method of water treatment that uses sunlight to inactivate pathogens in water.
Household Water Treatment (HWT)
Methods implemented at the household level to improve water quality and safety.