The possibility for application of zeolite in the treatment of water contaminated with heavy metals

Heavy metals are one of the most serious threats to the aquatic environment. Mine drainage, which present complex of elements may cause various harmful effects on wildlife, but unfortunately are treat rare. There are many technologies for treating water contaminated with heavy metals, mainly divided into two broad categories: passive and active treatment. Passive treatments are cheaper and do not require special equipment or chemicals, while the active treatment are more complex and higher maintenance costs. One of the cheaper and more effective treatments is application adsorption materials such as activated carbon, zeolite, etc. These studies will be directed at examining adsorption on heavy metal ions from synthetic aqueous solution using natural zeolite. Based on the results will be made research for the treatment of mine waters using zeolite.