Industrial

Municipal Water Treatment Optimization

Reducing coagulant usage through optimized dosing and product selection for a municipal water treatment facility serving 500,000 residents.

Problem statement

A municipal water treatment plant was over-dosing coagulants to manage seasonal water quality swings, driving up cost and sludge volumes.

Our approach

We performed jar testing across seasonal conditions, selected higher-performance coagulants, and implemented dose control guidelines and operator training.

Results

  • Approximately 35% reduction in coagulant usage at stable treated water quality.
  • Lower sludge volumes and associated handling costs.
  • Improved confidence in process control during challenging seasonal transitions.