A jar test was conducted on a raw water containing 11 NTU and an alkalinity concentration of 50 mg/L (as CACO3). The Turbidity was measured after the mixture was allowed to settle for 30 minutes. The jar test are tabulated below Find the optimal coagulant dose, and the appropriate amount of alkalinity that would be consumed at the optimal dose Does the raw water source have sufficient alkalinity? Jar Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alum Dose (mg/L) 25 40 50 65 75 Turbidity (NTU) 9 6 2 4.5 5.5 8.5

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A jar test was conducted on a raw water containing 11 NTU and an alkalinity concentration of 50
mg/L (as CACO3). The Turbidity was measured after the mixture was allowed to settle for 30
minutes. The jar test are tabulated below
Find the optimal coagulant dose, and the appropriate amount of alkalinity that would be
consumed at the optimal dose
Does the raw water source have sufficient alkalinity?
Jar Numbers
1
2
3
4
5
6
Alum Dose (mg/L)
25
40
50
65
75
Turbidity (NTU)
9
6
2
4.5
5.5
8.5
Transcribed Image Text:A jar test was conducted on a raw water containing 11 NTU and an alkalinity concentration of 50 mg/L (as CACO3). The Turbidity was measured after the mixture was allowed to settle for 30 minutes. The jar test are tabulated below Find the optimal coagulant dose, and the appropriate amount of alkalinity that would be consumed at the optimal dose Does the raw water source have sufficient alkalinity? Jar Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alum Dose (mg/L) 25 40 50 65 75 Turbidity (NTU) 9 6 2 4.5 5.5 8.5
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