Presentation of the clarification
Water treatment before use. Particulate matter
Article REF: G1170 V2
Presentation of the clarification
Water treatment before use. Particulate matter

Author : Bernard LEGUBE

Publication date: November 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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1. Presentation of the clarification

Clarification is the removal of suspended solids, colloidal matter (or colloids), and macromolecules (dissolved or colloidal) that can cause undesirable turbidity and/or color in water. Living organisms such as phytoplankton (algae), zooplankton, and some microorganisms (Figure 1 ) are also removed by clarification.

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