1. Water Treatment Alternatives in Underdeveloped Countries Jennifer Edison Capstone Project

2. Current Standards  Developed Countries  Controlled by Legislature  Regulations  Underdeveloped Countries  No regulations  Lack of education  Industrial practices contaminate much water

3. Consequences  Lack of proper practice causes issues  Contamination  Sickness  Disease  Benefiting parties  Lives are saved in these countries  We benefit as well in emergency situations

4. Upcoming  Develop understanding of toxins and exposure levels  Discover some of the pathogens present in the developed and underdeveloped countries  Discuss social and economic issues behind implementing a solution  Identify and list some potential alternatives that are effective against removing some of the toxins and pathogens

5. Expected Outcomes  Discover solutions to treat water effectively and safely  Discover the true cause behind water contamination and eliminate any misconception