Which substance is used to eliminate unpleasant smell and taste from water?

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Published
11 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Activated charcoal (carbon) is commonly used to remove foul odors and bad tastes from water by adsorbing impurities. Alum is primarily used for coagulation, bleaching powder for disinfection, and copper sulfate for controlling algae.

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