Course: BFM 203 Water Treatment and Control

Lecture

Warning Signs of Abnormal Conditions

Warning Signs of Abnormal Conditions

Sudden changes in source or filtered water turbidity, pH , alkalinity, temperature, or chlorine demand are signs that immediate evaluation is necessary. Visual observation of the condition of floc in the flocculation basin may give operations an indication that adjustments are necessary. Operators should know what the flocculation processes look like when operated properly. This will assist in identifying abnormal conditions.