The coagulation process involves adding iron or aluminum salts, such as aluminum sulphate,ferric sulphate, ferric chloride or polymers, to the water. <>stream x+ | Or donate $20 or more and receive an Official Donation Receipt for Income Tax Purposes. YX Are you an expert in a topic related to water? <>stream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 113 0 R/Annots 114 0 R/Rotate 0>> <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 170 0 R/Rotate 0>> xS*BC @.sY+Y*Y()rqE5p(xq! The bacteriaestablish a community on the top layer of sand and clean the water as it passes through, bydigesting the contaminants in the water. endstream endstream endobj endobj Operation Water Health looks at common health issues surrounding drinking water in Canada and around the world and is designed for a Health, Science and Social Studies collaboration. endobj Operation Water Drop looks at the chemical contaminants that are found in water; it is designed for a science class. %PDF-1.4 endstream Canadian Water and Wastewater Association. endobj How Water Treatment Plants Make Water Safe. Water treatment plants also commonly adjust water pH and add fluoride after the disinfection step. endobj 119 0 obj In water treatment plants, filtrationremoves a large number of contaminants, but still requires disinfection to produce drinking water that is safe. PCwBeSCE CB#b!A/'Sc0byQz 1u$zjsxlv^'Gd+}6 <>stream endobj I want to help students learn there is a better way! #1-912 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z6, Conventional Water Treatment: Coagulation and Filtration, Contaminants Regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and their Health Effects. endobj x+ | Click here to navigate to respective pages. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315139265, Registered in England & Wales No. WL <>stream The ability of conventional treatment, such as sedimentation and sand filtration, is compared below with different types of membrane filtration, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration,nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. H <>stream endobj endobj <>stream The Safe Drinking Water Foundation has educational programs that can supplement theinformation found in this fact sheet. Chemistry of Water Treatment assesses the chemical and physical efficacies of current processes to meet the demands of the Safe Drinking water Act, providing expert information to persons responsible for the production of potable water into the next century. endstream Rural Drinking Water and Waterborne Illness. Specialized methods to control or remove these contaminants can also be part of water treatment. x+ | Though rapid sand filtration cannot effectively remove bacteria and viruses, it is an important step in the water treatment process. endstream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 147 0 R/Annots 148 0 R/Rotate 0>> <>stream endstream endstream The filtration system consists of filters with varying sizes of pores, and is often made up of sand, gravel and charcoal. W. Robertson (Editor). endobj XU Government of Canada. 28 0 obj endobj endobj Often, water treatment plants will add additional chemicals during this step to help the flocs form. <>stream x+ | Dr. Hans Peterson and Dr. David Schindler, Submit Operation Water Drop Test Results/View Results, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis fact sheet, Due diligence equals safe drinking water, Watered Down Excuse, According to one scientist, high cost is no excuse for lack of safe drinking water in First Nations communities. 1996. 87 0 obj 51 0 obj endstream Y[ 0000001427 00000 n xS*BC @.sY)Y(Y()rqE5p(xq! xS*BC @.s(Y)Y()rqE5p(xq! 0000039520 00000 n Coagulation can successfully remove a large amount of organic compounds, including somedissolved organic material, which is referred to as Natural Organic Matter (NOM) or DissolvedOrganic Carbon (DOC). endobj Yes! Y[ endobj endstream The diagram below shows a homemade filter that is made up of particles of various sizes. endstream endobj x+ | endobj <>stream xS*BC @.s[)Y(Y()rqE5p(xq! In addition to or instead of adding chlorine, chloramine, or chlorine dioxide, water treatment plants can also disinfect water using ultraviolet (UV) light pdf icon[PDF 7 pages]external icon or ozone pdf icon[PDF 7 pages]external icon. Water Sanitation and Health: Pre-filtration.http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_11.pdf.World Health Organization. endobj <>stream endstream 200 0 obj endstream 185 0 obj Many water treatment plants use a combination of coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection to provide clean, safe drinking water to the public. 77 0 obj 3099067 5 Howick Place | London | SW1P 1WG 2022 Informa UK Limited, Faust, S.D., & Aly, O.M. With accurate dosages and proper application, the residuals of the added chemicals generally do not pose a problem. However, slow sand filtration systems require large areas of land to operate, because the flow rate of the water is between 0.1 and 0.3 metre per hour. <>stream endstream <>stream endstream endstream 197 0 obj <>stream endobj endobj This remaining disinfectant kills germs living in the pipesbetween the water treatment plant and your tap. endobj endobj In a water treatment facility, the coagulant is added to the water and it is rapidly mixed, so that the coagulant is circulated throughout the water. x+ | endstream 5 0 obj <>stream x+ | 73 0 obj xS*BC @.s[Y+,RcR Y[ <>stream For more information about how the Saddle Lake water was treated, read the Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis fact sheet, or read the article Due diligence equals safe drinking water that was written by Dr. Peterson and published in Aboriginal Times, or read Watered Down Excuse, According to one scientist, high cost is no excuse for lack of safe drinking water in First Nations communities, which was written by Kim Peterson and published in The Dominion. endobj Drinking water with the right amount of fluoridekeeps teeth strong and reduces cavities. 2 0 obj [.d 0000044954 00000 n xS*BC @.s[(+Y()rqE5p(xq! <>stream Settling Time for Particles of Various Diameters;Peterson, H. 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A municipal water treatment plant can save money by using less chlorine, and the water will be safer, because trihalomethanes (THMs) are a dangerous by-product that results from the reaction of chlorine with NOM. x+ | <> 207 0 obj endobj Consider how the filter fits your home, lifestyle, and budget, Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use, Information for Public Health & Medical Professionals, Water, Sanitation, & Environmentally-related Hygiene, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. xE10w b[SdG f@]15o5YVM)yS*1uP U=p|d3_y{9 The many chemical reactions used for removal of pollutants from water simply cannot be forced to occur within current designs. endstream To learn how to manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. And if aluminum sulphate is used, aluminum and sulphate are added. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 162 0 R/Annots 163 0 R/Rotate 0>> x+ | 75 0 obj endstream x+ | endobj <>stream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 93 0 R/Annots 94 0 R/Rotate 0>> 48 0 obj endobj endobj endstream <>stream VUBMf HBQ U 1$ZTjXu*r54Hmm?}";0UWS$$dP4(l{_2+ H#9By z?kFB0sqSFet3nS6Jw\N].R. endstream 58 0 obj Offline Computer Download Bookshelf software to your desktop so you can view your eBooks with or without Internet access. <>stream 95 0 obj <>stream W 2015. 36 0 obj <>stream x51 Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. x+ | Where the content of the eBook requires a specific layout, or contains maths or other special characters, the eBook will be available in PDF (PBK) format, which cannot be reflowed. http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_13.pdf.World Health Organization. endstream am_ endobj xS*BC @.sXYX(+Y()rqE5p(xq! For both formats the functionality available will depend on how you access the ebook (via Bookshelf Online in your browser or via the Bookshelf app on your PC or mobile device). 15 0 obj 103 0 obj endstream This book re-examines this traditional approach in light of today's water quality and treatment.Will current water treatment processes be sufficient to meet future demands or will new processes have to be devised? <>stream To access more information on these and other educational activities, as well as additional fact sheets, visit the Safe Drinking Water Foundation website at www.safewater.org.Want to help teach students there is a better way to treat drinking water? endstream Water treatment plants can use a process called ultrafiltration in addition to or instead of traditional filtration. x+ | Breadcrumbs Section. The following diagram illustrates the basic reactions and processes that occur during coagulation. 156 0 obj Like coagulation, filtration can remove the suspended and dissolved matter, so that disinfection is more successful with a reduced amount of chlorine. x+ | xS*BC @.s),RcR WDL <>stream endobj While coagulation can remove particles and some dissolved matter, the water may still contain pathogens. 66 0 obj endstream Product pricing will be adjusted to match the corresponding currency. endobj 193 0 obj Slowsand filtration is a biological process, because it uses bacteria to treat the water. endstream 0000038432 00000 n Flocculation is the gentle mixing of the water to form larger, heavier particles called flocs. endstream xS*BC @.s*+Y()rqE5p(xq! 25 0 obj endobj endobj endobj <>stream xS*BC @.s*Y(Y()rqE5p(xq! Slow sand filtration systems have been used for many years; the first systems operated in London in the 19 th century. 10 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 187 0 R/Annots 188 0 R/Rotate 0>> <>stream endobj <>stream <>stream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 166 0 R/Annots 167 0 R/Rotate 0>> 1996. endobj Y[ Criteria and Standards for Drinking Water QualityOrganic Compounds in Raw and Finished WatersTastes and Odors in Drinking WaterRemoval of Organics and Inorganics by Activated CarbonAerationRemoval of Particulate Matter by CoagulationRemoval of Particulate Matter by Filtration and SedimentationRemoval of Hardness and Other Scale-Forming SubstancesRemoval of Inorganic ContaminantsRemoval of Corrosive SubstancesRemoval of Pathogenic Bacteria, Viruses, and ProtozoansIndex, Informa UK Limited, an Informa Plc company. x+ | 17 0 obj Some water supplies may contain radionuclides (small radioactive particles), specific chemicals (such as nitrates), or toxins (such as those made by cyanobacteria). xS*BC @.s[+YX*Z*+rqE5p(xq! endstream 142 0 obj Flocculation follows the coagulation step. Drinking Water. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Treat the Illness or Treat the Water? The free VitalSource Bookshelf application allows you to access to your eBooks whenever and wherever you choose. endobj 152 0 obj x+ | Particles with a diameter greater than one millimeter, such as gravel and sand, areremoved through the sedimentation process. If ferric sulphate is used, iron and sulphate are added to the water. endobj endstream . To receive updates highlighting our recent work to prevent infectious disease, enter your email address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 171 0 obj 127 0 obj endobj 70 0 obj endobj By continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies. Adjusting the pH improves taste, reduces corrosion (breakdown) of pipes, and ensures chemical disinfectants continue killing germs as the water travels through pipes. Common chemicals used in this step include specific types of salts, aluminum, or iron. <>stream Saving Lives, Protecting People, chlorine, chloramine, or chlorine dioxide, EPAs Ground Water and Drinking Water site, Water Disinfection with Chlorine and Chloramine, A Guide to Drinking Water Treatment Technologies for Household Use, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED), Como prevenir los microbios transmitidos por el agua en casa, Choosing Home Water Filters & Other Water Treatment Systems, Step 2. endstream 3 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 173 0 R/Rotate 0>> endobj 32 0 obj endobj 211 0 obj endobj endobj endstream To learn more, visit EPAs Ground Water and Drinking Water siteexternal icon. 76 0 obj <>stream <>stream VI XU endobj <>stream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 129 0 R/Annots 130 0 R/Rotate 90>> <>stream 138 0 obj 33 0 obj endobj 60 0 obj 1996. Use the interactive map on our homepage (https://www.safewater.org/) to sponsor a kit for a classroom of students (you can educate 30 students for as little as $85). 2007. UV light and ozone work well to disinfect water in the treatment plant, but these disinfection methods do not continue killing germs as water travels through the pipes between the treatment plant and your tap. endobj Water Sanitation and Health: Simple sedimentation.http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_10.pdf.World Health Organization. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 109 0 R/Annots 110 0 R/Rotate 0>> X5R <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 199 0 R/Rotate 0>> x+ | 74 0 obj 24 0 obj x+ | Please feel free to contact us at any time at info@safewater.org or 1-306-934-0389 if you have any questions, suggestions, or comments. 71 0 obj Surface water typically requires more treatment and filtration than ground water because lakes, rivers, and streams contain more sediment (sand, clay, silt, and other soil particles), germs, chemicals, and toxins than ground water. x+ | xS*BC @.s(+Y()rqE5p(xq! Chip in $5 today to help us send Operation Water Biology kits to schools so that students can build small-scale models of biological water treatment systems! 64 0 obj 57 0 obj endobj x+ | xEM;0)@_+tuj>SCmu(H Xc0 D(u}Gd^ ",uZ endstream <>stream 9 0 obj <>stream endobj <>stream Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. 0000001624 00000 n <>stream % 31 0 obj endobj endobj https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/water-quality/drinking-water.htmlWorld Health Organization. %PDF-1.2 % You will receive a newsletter from Safe Drinking Water Foundation approximately every three months. WL Water Sanitation and Health: Coagulation, flocculation andclarification. endobj <>stream x+ | endobj 164 0 obj endobj 54 0 obj endobj <>stream 49 0 obj Send us links to water news you come across and we will post the article on our website (https://www.safewater.org/news-1). endstream The diameter of a grain of fine sand is approximately 0.1 millimetre, so only particles with diameters less than 0.1 millimetre would pass through the fine sand layer. endobj x+ | Coagulation can also remove suspended particles, including inorganicprecipitates, such as iron. endstream 0000037350 00000 n 67 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 151 0 R/Rotate 0>> Operation Water Spirit presents a First Nations perspective of water and the surrounding issues; it is designed for Native Studies or Social Studies classes. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/water-quality/drinking-water.html, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_13.pdf, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_11.pdf, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_14.pdf, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_10.pdf, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_12.pdf, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/S12.pdf. Informa UK Limited, an Informa Plc company. endobj Think about why youre considering a filter, Step 3. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 209 0 R/Annots 210 0 R/Rotate 0>> 160 0 obj x+ | Operation Water Pollution focuses on how water pollution occurs and how it is cleaned up and has been designed for a Science and Social Studies collaboration. 62 0 obj 30 0 obj There are two basic types of sand filtration; slow sand filtration and rapid sand filtration. 53 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 85 0 R/Annots 86 0 R/Rotate 0>> X R endobj 41 0 obj 47 0 obj CRC Press. As coagulation does not remove all of the viruses and bacteria in the water, it cannot producesafe drinking water. 23 0 obj 56 0 obj For more information about other membrane processes, see the Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis fact sheet. YX XU Coagulation jar test in a water treatment plant. The positive charge of the coagulant neutralizes the negative charge of dissolved and suspended particles in the water. It is, however, an important primary step in the water treatment process,because coagulation removes many of the particles, such as dissolved organic carbon, that make water difficult to disinfect. xS*BC @.sY*Y(Y()rqEp(xq! <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 183 0 R/Annots 184 0 R/Rotate 0>> endobj xS*BC @.s(,RcR XTR 0000037326 00000 n Sedimentation is one of the steps water treatment plants use to separate out solids from the water. XU <>stream endobj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 89 0 R/Annots 90 0 R/Rotate 0>> endobj xZmoB>]o_$P>$@sMJ-[It)w]E@F3C{b Often, a combination of several sizes of filters is used, so that large particles do not clog up too quickly. Most VitalSource eBooks are available in a reflowable EPUB format which allows you to resize text to suit you and enables other accessibility features. xS*BC @.sY(Y(Y()rqE5p(xq! H endobj 42 0 obj endstream endstream endstream xS*BC @.sX*+Y()rqE5p(xq! WO The particles that are removed from the water during filtration depend upon the size of filtersthat are used. endobj x+ | In Canada, Health Canada has different guideline parameters for treatment facilities that do not use aluminum based coagulants (i.e., 0.1 mg/L) and those that do (i.e., 0.2 mg/L). 11 0 obj endobj <>stream <>stream 1 0 obj 174 0 obj For more information about filtration in Nepal, including how rusty nails can remove arsenic from the water, see the Filters for Families fact sheet. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. 38 0 obj Usually, the pathogens that are removed from the water are removed because they are attached to the dissolved substances that are removed by coagulation. Due to the land area that is required and the down-time for cleaning, rapid sand filters, which were developed in the early 20 th century, are much more prevalent today. endstream 55 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 79 0 R/Annots 80 0 R/Rotate 0>> 123 0 obj <>stream <>stream endobj DOI link for Chemistry of Water Treatment. <>stream <>stream Share what you learn about water with others, tell others about Safe Drinking Water Foundation, and encourage others to donate, sign up for our newsletter, and help us to educate leaders of today and tomorrow about drinking water quality issues and solutions. <>stream A large amount of DOC can give water an unpleasant taste and odour,as well as a brown discolouration. Because coagulation removes some of the dissolved substances, less chlorine must be added to disinfect the water. endstream Public drinking water systems use different water treatment methods to provide safe drinking water for their communities. 44 0 obj Public water systems often use a series of water treatment steps that include coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Generally, water treatment facilities have the coagulation process set up so that the coagulant chemicals are removed with the floc. endstream endobj endstream <>stream xS*BC @.sY**Y()rqEp(xq! xS*BC @.s+*Y()rqE5p(xq! During sedimentation, flocs settle to the bottom of the water because they are heavier than water. endobj endstream endobj In an international report published in 1998, it was found that coagulation and sedimentation can only remove between 27 and 84 percent of viruses and between 32 and 87 percent of bacteria. Operation Water Flow looks at how water is used, where it comes from and how much it costs; it has lessons that are designed for Social Studies, Math, Biology, Chemistry and Science classes. endobj 0000001063 00000 n 3099067, Criteria and Standards for Drinking Water Quality, Organic Compounds in Raw and Finished Waters, Removal of Organics and Inorganics by Activated Carbon, Removal of Particulate Matter by Coagulation, Removal of Particulate Matter by Filtration and Sedimentation, Removal of Hardness and Scale-Forming Substances, Removal of Pathogenic Bacteria, Viruses, and Protozoans. endstream xS*BC @.sY+Y(Y()rqE5p(xq! <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 140 0 R/Annots 141 0 R/Rotate 0>> 14 0 obj I[" endobj Rapid sand filtration is a physical process that removes suspended solids from the water. <>stream 43 0 obj 37 0 obj endobj 26 0 obj This filter would not be able to produce safe drinking water, because many contaminants are much smaller than 0.1 millimetre (such as viruses, which can be as small as 0.000001 millimetre in diameter!). Water Sanitation and Health: Rapid sand filtration.http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_14.pdf.World Health Organization. This filter only lets through water and other small molecules (such as salts and tiny, charged molecules). 21 0 obj endobj endobj 0000004484 00000 n endstream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 196 0 R/Rotate 0>> x+ | 13 0 obj 63 0 obj <>stream During filtration, the clear water passes through filters that have different pore sizes and are made of different materials (such as sand, gravel, and charcoal). 46 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 133 0 R/Rotate 0>> endobj Activated carbon filters also remove any bad odors. endobj endstream endobj 115 0 obj endstream In the picture below, the coagulants have been added to the water, and the particles are starting to bind together and settle to the bottom. By using finer material, such as sand or expanded clay, or applying a coagulant, it is possible to remove small particles between one and 100 microns in size. endstream <>stream xS*BC @.s+Y)Y()rqE5p(xq! endobj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 117 0 R/Annots 118 0 R/Rotate 0>> 12 0 obj endobj Z^ <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 216 0 R/Annots 217 0 R/Rotate 0>> In fact, during rapid sand filtration, the water flows at a rate up to 20 metres per hour. 204 0 obj 29 0 obj <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 97 0 R/Annots 98 0 R/Rotate 0>> System requirements for Bookshelf for PC, Mac, IOS and Android etc. endobj <>stream endobj This second edition demonstrates how chemistry influences the design of water treatment plants and how it should influence the design.Historically, water treatment plants have been designed from hydraulic considerations with little regard to chemical aspects. endstream xS*BC @.s)*Y()rqE5p(xq! During ultrafiltration, the water goes through a filter membrane with very small pores. The chart below shows the length of time that is required for particles of different sizes to settle through the water. After the schumtzdecke is removed, the bacteria must be allowed several days to reestablish a community before filtering can resume. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 144 0 R/Rotate 0>> The water that enters the treatment plant is most often either surface water or ground water. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 101 0 R/Annots 102 0 R/Rotate 0>> Water Sanitation and Health: Slow sand filtration.http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/fs2_12.pdf.World Health Organization. 19 0 obj Water treatment plants often use reverse osmosis when treating recycled waterexternal icon (also called reused water) or salt water for drinking. xS*BC @.s)Y)Y()rqE5p(xq! <>stream <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 206 0 R/Rotate 0>> 0000040604 00000 n When this occurs, the particles bind with the chemicals to form slightly larger particles. 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Registered in England & Wales No. <>stream However, it is widely accepted that treatment facilities that use aluminum based coagulants often have higher levels of aluminum in their treated water, but not by much. <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 202 0 R/Annots 203 0 R/Rotate 0>> Rapid sand filtration is much more common than flow sand filtration, because rapid sand filters have fairly high flow rates and require relatively little space to operate. xS*BC @.s*Y)Y()rqE5p(xq! endobj Z^ <>>>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Thumb 191 0 R/Annots 192 0 R/Rotate 90>> CDC twenty four seven. xS*BC @.sY*Y*Y()rqE5p(xq! This second edition demonstrates how chemistry influences the design of water treatment plants and how it should influence the design.Historically, water treatment plants have been designed from hydraulic considerations with little regard to chemical aspects. 111 0 obj 39 0 obj endstream endobj endobj This book re-examines this traditional approach in light of today's water quality and treatment.Will current water treatment processes be sufficient to meet future demands or will new processes have to be devised? 145 0 obj 214 0 obj Residuals are the by-products that remain in the water after substances are added and reactions occur within the water. A membrane filtration system may also be called a particlefilter. Reverse osmosisexternal icon is another filtration method that removes additional particles from water. 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