Electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation (EC) is an electrochemical water treatment technology that is used in many different industries. Using an electrical charge to keep contaminating particles, ions such as heavy metals, and colloids in solution, the method destabilizes and aggregates them. To destabilize the charges, the technique generally uses an anode and a cathode, both of which are stimulated by a DC power source. This procedure separates flocculated particulates from water, allowing them to be removed and replaced with pure water.