Multiple choice

A water treatment plant treating 10 mld of water requires 20 mg/I of filter Alum, Al2 (SO4)3. 18 H2O. The water has 6 mg/l of alkalinity as CaCo3 (Al = 26.97, S = 32, O = 16, H = 1, Ca = 40, and C = 12).

Quantity of Quick Lime required (106 mg per year as CaO) shall be

  1. 2132

  2. 3000

  3. 4132

  4. 6132

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Quick lime (CaO) is added to provide the necessary alkalinity. Using the stoichiometric relationship between alum and lime, the required amount is calculated based on the daily dosage and converted to an annual requirement.