Mechanisms and efficacy of disinfection in ceramic water filters: A critical review

• Published in: Critical reviews in environmental science and technology Vol. 51; no. 24; pp. 2934 - 2974
• Main Authors: Venis, R. A., Basu, O. D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton Taylor & Francis 22.10.2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Ceramic water filters; ceramics; Diarrhea; Disinfection; Drinking water; Filters; filtration; Heavy metals; Low income areas; Silver; Slime; Water filters; Water purification; Water quality; Water treatment

Diarrheal illnesses claim the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year, most of whom live in rural and low-income communities. Ceramic Water Filters (CWF) are widely regarded as one water treatment technology with the potential to increase access to safe drinking water. While physical fi...