Answer:
Ion exchange.
Step-by-step explanation:
One of the ways in which water can be treated is through the process known as ION EXCHANGE. Using this for treating water has to do basically with the transfer or say the exchange of ions.
Ion exchanges is done by exchanging ions which are considered as 'unfit' or contaminants by the ones that are "fit".
Ions from what is known as zeolite or resin is been exchanged with the ions in the water. Cations are exchanged with cations and anions are exchanged with anions.
NB: this method is a good method or removing contaminants that are ions but not contaminants that are not ions.