How is aluminum sulfate used to purify municipal water supplies?
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How is aluminum sulfate used to purify municipal water supplies?
Flocculation
Flocculation is used in water treatment processes to produce clear water. Flocculation enables the removable of solids which lowers the turbidity of water. Aluminum sulfate is one of these flocculants.
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View this answerAluminum sulfate acts as a flocculant. This means that when aluminum sulfate is added to a municipal water supply. Water contains suspended solids. In...
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