8: Chemical Dosage Analysis and Waste Water Treatment

One of the most common and useful formulas in waterworks mathematics is one in which you use to calculate the amount of chemical needed to add to water. It is commonly known as the Pound Formula. The “pound” formula, because it is a calculation for the weight of a chemical that is being added to water. Typically this chemical is chorine or a chlorine related compound. However, it can be also used to calculate alum, ferric chloride, or any other type of chemical dosage.

Wastewater has several treatment processes to help breakdown the sewage as it moves through a wastewater treatment plant. In addition to adding chemicals, bacteria and microorganisms are used to establish adequate balances during the treatment process to remove organic material and reduce ammonia.

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