Enhancing Water Quality in Bored Wells Through Zeolite/Bentonite-Based Ceramic Filter Membranes

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10.2991/978-94-6463-475-4_11How to use a DOI?

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Surface water; Boreholes water; Adsorption; Ceramic membrane; Zeolite; Bentonite; E. Coli; TSS

Abstract

This study addresses the issue of water contamination in boreholes, which often contain elevated levels of E. coli bacteria and Total Suspended Solids (TSS), posing significant health risks. We propose a novel approach utilizing adsorbents within ceramic membranes to effectively reduce E. coli and TSS levels in borehole water. Zeolite and bentonite, both with a particle size of 20 mesh, are employed as adsorbents. Ceramic membranes are selected for their filtration capabilities, with the research conducted using surface water obtained from a drilled well near the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Lampung. The ceramic membranes, composed of clay, quartz sand, zeolite, and bentonite, are designed to achieve optimal porosity through firing at temperatures ranging from 800 to 1200℃. The experimental setup involves continuous flow of borehole water through the ceramic membranes, with E. coli and TSS levels monitored at regular intervals. Results demonstrate a significant reduction in both E. coli and TSS levels, with E. coli decreasing by 98% when utilizing ceramic membrane, A and TSS decreasing by 65% with the same membrane. The resulting water meets clean water standards, devoid of E. coli bacteria and TSS. This research highlights the potential of ceramic membranes as effective adsorbents for enhancing the quality of borehole water, ensuring its compliance with clean water standards.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - M. Djana
AU  - R. Mayasari
AU  - M. Havis
AU  - H. Anwar
AU  - K. Oktarina
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/02
TI  - Enhancing Water Quality in Bored Wells Through Zeolite/Bentonite-Based Ceramic Filter Membranes
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Industry Science Technology and Sustainability (IConISTS 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 111
EP  - 120
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-475-4_11
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-475-4_11
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