DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION OF AN

IMPROVISED WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE

FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER

Presented to the
Special Program in Science, Technology and Engineering
New Lucena National Comprehensive High School
New Lucena, Iloilo

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

Research II

Marybeth Artiaga
Chris Givenn Hormigoso
Romano Angelo Maranan
Jessica Sumbong

March 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page …………………………………………………………………………… i

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………… ii-iii
Bibliographical Data………………………………………………………………… iv-v

Chapter

1. Introduction to the study

Background of the study ………………………………………………… 1-2
Objectives of the study …………………………………………………… 3viii
Hypothesis………………………………………………………………… 3
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Importance of the study…………………………………………………. . 4
Scope and Limitations ………………………………………………….... 5 vii
Theoretical Framework …….……………………………………………….. 5
Definition of terms………………………………………………………. … 6

2. Review of Related Literature

Water .......................................................................................................... 8
Moringa Oleifera (Malungay seeds) ......................................................... 9-10
Pebbles and Sand ……………………………………………………….. . 10
Guava …………………………………………………………………… 11
Sugar Apple ……………………………………………………………… 11-13
Cacao …………………………………………………………………….. 13
Soursop …………………………………………………………………… 13-14
Garlic ……………………………………………………………………... 14-15
Pebble …………………………………………………………………….. 15
Physico-chemical Analysis of Water ……………………………………… 15-16
Related Studies …………………………………………………………… 16-22
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3. Methodology
Design Criteria ……………………………………………………………… 23-24
Preparation and Construction of the Device ……………………………. … 24-25
Parameters Measured ……………………………………………………….. 25
References …………………………………………………………………... 26-27
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BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Name : Marybeth D. Artiaga

Birtdate :December 24, 2001

Age :15 years old

Address : Poblacion, New Lucena, Iloilo

Birthplace : St. Pauls Hospital

Mother : Ma. Rose Debaja Artiaga

Father : Roberto Somido Artiaga

Sibling : Ruberose Debaja Artiaga

Motto : “Success is the Best Revenge"

Name : Chris Givenn Hormigoso

Birthdate : November 12, 2001

Age :16 years old

Address : Poblacion, New Lucena, Iloilo

Birthplace : New Lucena Polytechnic Hospital

Mother : Teresita Artiaga Hormigoso

Father : Noel G. Hormigoso

Siblings : none

Motto :" Life is not a game but gaming is my life"

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Name : Romano Angelo Maranan

Birthdate :December 20, 2001

Birthplace : Calamba Laguna

Age :15 years old

Address : Poblacion, New Lucena, Iloilo

Mother : Marilou S. Maranan

Father : Romy Maranan

Siblings : Brian Maranan

Patrick Maranan

Lance Maranan

Margarrete Maranan

Motto :"Do not judge my story by the chapter you walked in on"

Name : Jessica C. Sumbong

Birthdate :August 16,2001

Age :16 years old

Address : Brgy. Baclayan New Lucena, Iloilo

Birthplace :New Lucena Polytechnic Hospital

Mother : Conception Cabansagan Sumbong

Father : Nelmar Nava Sumbong

Siblings : Justine Sumbong Sampiano

Jessa Mae Sumbong

Motto :"Don't wait for tomorrow of what you can do for today"
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