CLEANING OF SALT WATER USING REVERSE OSMOSIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17447435Keywords:
Reverse osmosis, Water quality, Anion analysis, Cation analysis, Desalination, Kungrad district, Karakalpakstan, Drinking water treatmentAbstract
This study investigates the chemical composition of groundwater samples collected from the Kungrad district
of Karakalpakstan, with a focus on the concentrations of major anions and cations. The results show that the levels of
chloride, sodium, calcium, and magnesium exceed recommended drinking water standards, indicating high salinity and
hardness. Based on these findings, reverse osmosis (RO) is proposed as an effective treatment method for improving
water quality. Laboratory-scale RO simulations suggest that this method can significantly reduce ion concentrations,
making the water safe for consumption. This research highlights the importance of implementing RO technology in arid
regions to ensure access to clean drinking water.
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Scientific Laboratory of the Institute of Ecology Tashkent Republic of Uzbekistan
