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Aluminum Sulfate (Alum)
Used as a coagulant to remove suspended particles from water by forming larger aggregations that settle out.
Chloramine
Serves as a secondary disinfectant, providing longer-lasting water treatment as water moves through pipes.
Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach)
Used as an alternative to chlorine gas for water disinfection.
Ozone (O3)
Utilized for the strong oxidative properties to disinfect water and remove taste and odor.
Ferric Chloride (FeCl3)
Acts as a coagulant to remove suspended solids by aggregating them into settleable particles.
Chlorine (Cl2)
Used as a primary disinfectant to kill or inactivate pathogens.
Phosphates
Added to water to form a protective film on pipes, reducing corrosion and lead or copper leaching.
Silicates
Used to inhibit corrosion in distribution systems by forming a protective film on metal surfaces.
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)
A flocculant used to remove impurities and to adjust the pH in wastewater treatment.
Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3)
Used as a chlorine dioxide and ozone scavenger to remove excess disinfectants.
Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)
Used to increase the pH for coagulation enhancement and corrosion control.
Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)
Used to adjust the pH and alkalinity of water, aiding in coagulation and reducing pipe corrosion.
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Employed to lower the pH of water which can be necessary for certain treatment processes.
Activated Carbon
Used to adsorb organic compounds and remove taste, odor, and potential toxins.
Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
Employed to lower the pH of water for various treatment processes.
Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)
Utilized as an oxidizing agent to control taste and odor, also removing iron and manganese.
Calcium Hypochlorite
Used as a disinfectant in the form of tablets or granules, effective against a wide range of pathogens.
Polyacrylamides
Function as flocculants to assist in the sedimentation of suspended particles by binding them together.
Copper Sulfate (CuSO4)
Used to control algae growth in water reservoirs and treatment ponds.
Aeration
A physical process used to remove dissolved gases (like radon) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water.
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