Jar testing, also known as coagulants and flocculants testing, is a lab-based process that simulates water treatment on a smaller scale. It examines coagulants and flocculants to see which combination works best for treating a specific raw water sample, and at what concentrations. By copying the main water treatment steps, jar testing shows how to improve the process for large systems before it’s rolled out on site.
Jar testing is a key step in making water safe and clean. It helps water treatment facilities:
In essence, jar testing before large-scale water treatment avoids costly mistakes and improves results.
Jar testing is beneficial and highly recommended for:
Detailed steps of the process can be found in our comprehensive Jar Testing article. However, Southern Scientific’s core testing method involves:
(1) Collecting water samples (you can send them to us, or we can collect them from your site).
(2) Testing multiple chemicals and concentrations under various conditions (to mimic your site).
(3) Evaluating results to recommend the most effective water treatment plan.
Southern Scientific is a trusted partner for municipal and industrial water treatment in Ireland, with over 30 years of experience in independent jar testing and analysis. As part of our INAB-accredited laboratory, we offer:
