The mechanical removal or diminution of unwanted substances such as bacteria, viruses, or mineral turbidity from groundwater is termed ________.

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Filtration is the process of separating solids from liquids or gases by passing them through a porous substance, such as a filter. In the context of groundwater treatment, filtration is commonly used to remove unwanted substances such as bacteria, viruses, or mineral turbidity. Aqua-cleansing and derriereation are not recognized terms in the field of groundwater treatment. Dolomitization refers to the replacement of calcium carbonate minerals by magnesium-rich minerals in geological formations and is not related to groundwater treatment.

The Mechanical Removal or Diminution of Unwanted Substances Such as Bacteria