Effect of Iron–Based Coagulants in Municipality Operation A Case Study of Kwara State Water Corporation

Abstract

Coagulants can be added to the water either as a solution which is much the commonest way or in powder or shiny form. As treatment is a continuous process, dosing must also proceed in continuous and controlled fashion. Iron –based  coagulants are not as  widely used as Aluminum –based  coagulants in drinking water treatment as the  presence of iron in drinking  water poses possible risks to human as well as technical, Economical, social and their environmental impacts. Aluminium sulphate  are  classified as inorganic coagulant while Moringa oleifera is an example  of organic coagulants.

Keywords: inorganic and organic coagulants, Drinking water ,Aluminium  and iron based coagulants, flocs, Turbidity, and treatment plant