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Which of the following is not commonly used as a filter material in the treatment of water?

(a) Sand

(b) Anthracite

(c) Crushed rock

(d) Garnet sand

This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.

Origin of the question is Filter Media in chapter Filtration of Environmental Engineering

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The correct choice is (c) Crushed rock

Explanation: Sand, Anthracite and Garnet sand are used as a filter material but crushed rock is not used in the treatment of water.

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