Flocculants are a great way to clear up your pool fast, but you should only use the chemical when you have time to vacuum really well after it has clumped everything together. If your pool is just a little cloudy, we recommend using a clarifier first to see if that does the trick.

Where is flocculation used?

4 Flocculation. Flocculation is a process by which a chemical coagulant added to the water acts to facilitate bonding between particles, creating larger aggregates which are easier to separate. The method is widely used in water treatment plants and can also be applied to sample processing for monitoring applications.

What are flocculants used for?

Flocculation leading to sedimentation is both used in the purification of drinking water, as well as for sewage, storm water, and industrial wastewater treatment. This is why flocculants are largely known for being water treatment plant chemicals.