Pulsating clarifiers are used to treat water that is?

Pulsating clarifiers are particularly effective in treating water that is high in color and low in turbidity. This is because these devices are designed to handle the complexities of removing dissolved organic matter that contributes to color. The pulsating action helps to improve mixing and contact between the solids and the treatment chemicals, which facilitates the coagulation and flocculation processes necessary for color removal.

In contrast, water that is high in turbidity typically contains large amounts of suspended particles, which may require different types of treatment technologies focused more on sedimentation and filtration. When turbidity is low, the focus can remain on removing color and dissolved organic compounds, making pulsating clarifiers a suitable choice for such water conditions. Thus, the design and operation of pulsating clarifiers align well with the specific needs of treating water with high color levels.