A chemical which causes dispersed colloidal particles to become destabilised, thereby aiding in their removal during municipal water treatment aluminium and iron salts are commonly used for this purpose
A chemical added to initially destabilize, aggregate, and bind together colloids and emulsions to improve settleability, filterability, or drainability
a chemical added to water which attracts dirt and impurities into a clump Once the suspended solid particles and dirt are chemically "stuck together," they can be removed from the water Click to see a detailed diagram of one of our treatment plants where we use utilize coagulants
A material, such as alum, which will form a gelatinous precipitate in water, and cause the agglomeration of finely divided particles into larger particles which can then be removed by settling and/or filtration
A material, such as alum, which will cause the agglomeration of finely divided particles into larger particles which can then be removed by settling and/or filtration