10 Types of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals
To meet the government regulations and standards set by the industry, numerous wastewater solutions have been introduced. Depending on the application of the treatment, one or more chemicals may be necessary for the treatment within the regulations. The different types of chemicals: Coagulants Coagulants are alumunium or iron-based chemicals that change the magnetic charge of particles in water. These magnetic charges attract instead of repelling each other. The waste debris then forms into larger debris which can be filtered out later. The debris removed from the wastewater usually includes arsenic, pathogens, organic matters, fluoride, and chemical phosphorus. Flocculants Flocculants are divided into three types: natural, chemical and grafted. Usually used in water agitation processes, flocculants help waste particles to form clumps or large debris through charge bridging, electrostatic patching and magnetic neutralization. Defoamers As the name imp...