Turbidity means how cloudy water looks. Dirty water can hide germs, chemicals, or tiny dirt bits. Testing turbidity helps keep water safe for drinking, farming, and fish. High turbidity is bad for people and nature. This is why water treatment steps like coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration are so important.

How Water Treatment Works

Coagulation is the first step. Natural products like Tigerfloc are added to water. These products make tiny dirt bits stick together. The clumps are called floc. Bigger clumps sink faster. This makes water clearer. Without coagulation, dirt stays too small to remove.

Sedimentation comes next. Water sits still in a tank. Heavy floc sinks to the bottom. Clean water stays on top. This step cuts turbidity a lot. In big places like wastewater treatment plants, tanks are huge. They clean thousands of gallons every day.

Filtration removes leftover dirt. Water goes through sand, gravel, or special filters. These traps catch small bits. Clean water comes out the other side. For water with oil or grease, extra steps are needed. Filters made for hydrocarbons work best here.

Stopping Soil from Washing Away

Rain or wind can carry soil into rivers. This is called erosion. Muddy water hurts fish and plants. An erosion and sediment control plan stops this. It uses things like silt fences, plants, or mats. These hold soil in place. Farms and construction sites need these plans. Without them, mud pollutes water.

Dewatering to Manage Sludge

Dewatering takes water out of sludge. Sludge is the thick mud left after treatment. Machines like dewatering pumps or geotextile bags squeeze out water. Dry sludge is lighter and cheaper to throw away. In Canada, Canadian dewatering standards make sure sludge is safe.

Rules for Clean Water

Canada has strict rules for water. Factories and towns must follow them. The rules limit turbidity, sludge, and chemicals. For example, water going back into rivers must be clear enough for fish. Testing turbidity helps meet these rules. Natural flocculants like Tigerfloc make this easier.

Fixing Water with Oil or Grease

Water with oil needs extra care. Oil floats on top and can hurt animals. Special tools like skimmers remove oil first. Then flocculants clump leftover dirt. This two-step process keeps water safe. Car washes or factories often use this method.

Keeping Machines Working Right

Pumps, filters, and tanks need check-ups. A broken dewatering pump slows work. A clogged filter can’t catch dirt. Fixing problems fast keeps water clean. Regular maintenance saves time and money.

Why Natural Methods Are Better

Some treatments use harsh chemicals. These can hurt fish or soil. Natural flocculants like Tigerfloc are safer. They clean water without bad side effects. For example, in streams with fish, natural products protect wildlife.

Floc Systems Inc. Products
Floc Systems Inc. sells Tigerfloc flocculants and dewatering tools. Our products help clump dirt fast, cut waste, and follow Canadian dewatering standards. Tigerfloc works quickly, making particles stick in seconds. This speeds up sedimentation and water treatment.

For clean water and easy sludge handling, try Tigerfloc. Our products are used in Canada and the U.S. Contact us to learn more.