Coagulation boosts drinking water treatment stability, ensuring cleaner water for longer.
Coagulation before membrane filtration helps clean drinking water effectively. Different methods were tested with microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. Using coagulation based on water turbidity or streaming current value (SCV) improved membrane stability. The system with UF membrane was more stable than MF. Proper coagulant control by SCV led to stable operation even with high turbidity. This study shows that controlling coagulation with SCV results in a more stable membrane filtration process.