Coagulation/Filtration Technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005359",
  "term": "Coagulation/Filtration Technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Coagulation and filtration is one of the most common water treatment techniques used by larger water systems, used for removing particulates and turbidity from surface water. A coagulant (typically either iron or aluminum salts with polymeric materials) is added and mixed with the influent water. The larger particles formed by coagulation are then removed from the water by filtration (typically sand, anthracite coal, or a combination of the two).",
  "references": [
    "EPA Radionuclides in Drinking Water at http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/radionuclides"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coagulation-filtration-technology/"
}