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The amount of potable water on earth is constrained and its accessibility per individual is diminishing day by day. The solution to satisfy the thirst of the population lies in its treatment. Treatment of polluted water is an essential requirement to make it free of contaminants and safe for drinking. The following paper reviews the work done by assorted researchers in purifying water using Parkinsonia aculeate for sustainable water supply services in areas lacking proper water treatment. The paper will also address the review of studies conducted in checking the effectiveness of crude seeds extracts (CSEs) and purified proteins of Parkinsonia aculeate (PAP) for clarification of turbid water. The studies have also shown that Parkinsonia aculeate seeds can compete with alum in drinking water treatment of surface water, reaching the same or better final results in turbidity removal with fewer sludge volumes and reduced pH value than alum. This study will not only enlighten us on the water purification by Parkinsonia aculeate but also provide an insight into the effectiveness and suitability of the same. The review study finds the results satisfactory and recommends the use of Parkinsonia aculeate seeds for the production of potable water for the general population.
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The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the referred research papers and a special thanks to faculty Mr. Rahul Silori for providing guidance to carry out the review.
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Raja, R., Silori, R., Kumar, V. (2022). Study on Effectiveness of Parkinsonia Aculeate for Water Treatment: A Review. In: Singh, V.P., Li, Z., Siddiqui, N.A., Patel, H. (eds) Sustainable Infrastructure Development. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 199. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6647-6_18
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