Understanding of Water Purification Methods through Chemistry among Urban Households

Jaidev  Kumar

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i41-9

Authors

Jaidev Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hariom Saraswati (P.G.) College, Dhanauri, Haridwar (Uttarakhand).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i41-9

Keywords:

Water Purification, Urban Households, Chemical Understanding, Household Practices, Chemistry Education

Abstract

The chemistry-based water purification procedures commonly understood by urban households are the focus of this research. From 285 participants, we were able to compile demographic data and impressions assessed using a five-point Likert scale via a standardised questionnaire. Proper maintenance and operation of purification equipment, level of awareness of the chemistry involved, selecting a home purification technique, and chemical understanding of procedures were the four primary aspects evaluated in the study. Education considerably affects awareness, although results show that individuals have a reasonable level of chemical knowledge. The choice of purification processes was shown to be strongly correlated with chemical understanding, and the right maintenance practices were discovered to be impacted by chemical knowledge. The findings stress the need for more education and publicity to enhance water management in the home. The need of chemistry literacy in urban water safety procedures is further illuminated by this research.

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