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Jar Test Interpreter

Enter 6 jar test results to find the optimal coagulant dose and turbidity removal efficiency.

Initial turbidity of raw water before coagulant addition.
NTU
Treatment plant flow rate for chemical feed calculation.
MGD
Jar Test Data (6 Jars)
Dose (mg/L)Settled NTU
Jar 1
Jar 2
Jar 3
Jar 4
Jar 5
Jar 6

Results

Optimal Dose-mg/L
Settled Turbidity at Optimal-NTU
Turbidity Removal-%
Chemical Feed Rate-lbs/day
Monthly Chemical Use-lbs/month
Cost-Effectiveness Point-mg/L
Reference: AWWA Standard Practice for Coagulation-Flocculation Jar Testing. ASTM D2035.