METHOD FOR TREATING WATER.

摘要

The invention relates to a method for treatment of an effluent either containing pathogens or not, in order to reduce the impact thereof on the environment or to render the same potable. The method is characterised in comprising the following steps: i. introduction of the effluent into a vessel containing electrodes, ii. a small amount of a treatment agent generating hydroxyl ions is added to the effluent at a pH of 6 to 10 inclusive and iii. a continuous current is passed between said electrodes for a fixed period of at most 30 minutes.