Effect of different parameters on removal of suspended solids of UMK lake using electrocoagulation process

Water quality and ecological balance are paramount in natural water, which is why the removal of suspended solids (SS) from it remains crucial. The efficiency of the Electrocoagulation (EC) process in terms of reducing suspended solids from UMK Lake was investigated in this study. Different parameters from current density, electrode material to pH and treatment time were observed during the examination of removal efficiency of suspended solids. In this experiment, three set experiments run in the lab were conducted using an electrocoagulation system made specifically for these purposes with aluminum electrodes. In order to determine the proper operating condition, water samples were taken from UMK Lake and treated under different conditions. The efficiency of removal efficacy of the suspended solids was then calculated by comparing turbidity and total suspension concentration before treatment to that after purification. The Observations show that electrocoagulation is more effective in removing suspended solids from UMK Lake water, using aluminum electrodes that use different distances and times to show the removal efficiency. In general, the findings of this study have shown that electrocoagulation is a promising technology ameliorating suspended solids in natural water bodies including UMK Lake. The results provide important information concerning the factors governing SS removal efficiency in electrocoagulation processes and design recommendations for improving treatment protocols under actual conditions.