Design and construction of a water purification system to remove mercury from stream water :

Abstract

This paper begins with an overview of the origin, magnitude, geographical distribution and health consequences of consumption of mercury contaminated water around the world and further zeroed down to Manye Village, Tira town council in Busia district. Access to safe drinking water in many developing countries is a challenge due to inadequate technology and low-income base to carry out proper treatment. This study is designed to investigate the effectiveness of a three-chamber water purification system for potable water use to provide Manye village with treated water.