Baseline Study of Malunggay
Abstract
However, because of the various changes that occurs in our society we can to misuse and abuse our waters leading to its deterioration or water pollution. Many factors contributed in the deterioration of the water and one of which are the oil spills and ground water pollution and these cause of water borne diseases, fish kills and total destruction of the water.
On the other hand, Malunngay (Moringa Oliefera) is called “Miracle Tree” due to the numerous benefits that it can give. However, only few know that one of the ability of Malunggay to work as water purifier.
In this study, the proponents aimed to establish the effects of Maluggay leaves and seed respectively on seawater.
Aside from its potential as biofuel feedstock, the seed of moringa, locally known as malunggay, could also be used for purifying water.
Researchers said that seed kernels of malunggay have important amounts of water soluble protein that hold a positive charge.
When added to turbid water, it can attract negatively charged particles like contaminants. As a result, there will be a collection of particles that are simply removed through settling.
By simple preparation of obtaining, dying, pounding the leaves and seeds in 10% proportion with the seawater sample it was observed that there is a significant effect happened in the treated water with a varying results from the leaves and seed samples.
Introduction
A. Background of the study
Coliform or other bacteria in drinking or swimming water will not necessarily make you ill. However, since these organisms are present, other disease-causing organisms may also be present. Health symptoms related to drinking or swallowing water contaminated with bacteria generally range from no ill effects to cramps and diarrhea (gastrointestinal distress). Two common waterborne diseases are giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis; both cause intestinal illness. E. coli 0157:H7 has also been associated with drinking
However, because of the various changes that occurs in our society we can to misuse and abuse our waters leading to its deterioration or water pollution. Many factors contributed in the deterioration of the water and one of which are the oil spills and ground water pollution and these cause of water borne diseases, fish kills and total destruction of the water.
On the other hand, Malunngay (Moringa Oliefera) is called “Miracle Tree” due to the numerous benefits that it can give. However, only few know that one of the ability of Malunggay to work as water purifier.
In this study, the proponents aimed to establish the effects of Maluggay leaves and seed respectively on seawater.
Aside from its potential as biofuel feedstock, the seed of moringa, locally known as malunggay, could also be used for purifying water.
Researchers said that seed kernels of malunggay have important amounts of water soluble protein that hold a positive charge.
When added to turbid water, it can attract negatively charged particles like contaminants. As a result, there will be a collection of particles that are simply removed through settling.
By simple preparation of obtaining, dying, pounding the leaves and seeds in 10% proportion with the seawater sample it was observed that there is a significant effect happened in the treated water with a varying results from the leaves and seed samples.
Introduction
A. Background of the study
Coliform or other bacteria in drinking or swimming water will not necessarily make you ill. However, since these organisms are present, other disease-causing organisms may also be present. Health symptoms related to drinking or swallowing water contaminated with bacteria generally range from no ill effects to cramps and diarrhea (gastrointestinal distress). Two common waterborne diseases are giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis; both cause intestinal illness. E. coli 0157:H7 has also been associated with drinking