Finding an eco-friendly and effective flocculation method to remove algal blooms from water

Algal blooms are rapid growth of microscopic algae in the water that harmful to environment because they block sunlight from reaching plants under surface, deplete useful nutrients, and release carbon emissions. Flocculation is a method used remove it works by binding agglomerating suspended particles form large assist their settling. However, most flocculants chemical may harm quality. Bio-flocculation based on natural has been studied drinking treatment (DWTPs) as an eco-friendly alternative technology conventional for both turbidity HABs removal. The total solids assay, sedimentation kinetics pH testing will be measure effectiveness These assays were tested with three types algae: Chlorella vulgaris, Spirulina, Scenedesmus obliquus, five flocculants: Aluminium Sulfate, Copper Chitosan, Moringa oleifera, Strychnos potatorum Linn. data collected so far study show bio-flocculants have similar effectivity at flocculating water. findings suggest there no significant difference between flocculant. all effective. results shown Linn affect quality least which makes them more environmentally friendly flocculants.