Which is the best and the most effective method for the removal of
organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity
(say < 200 mg/litre)?
(A) Lagooning
(B) Activated carbon adsorption
(C) Biological oxidation pond
(D) Chemical coagulation

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Activated carbon adsorption

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