Foam or Cloudy Water

What this symptom may mean

Fine solids, surfactants, proteins, biology, gas, algae or treatment imbalance can create foam or cloudiness.

Information and testing priorities

• Record timing and location; test turbidity, pH, organics and process chemistry; review recent product or operating changes.

Responsible treatment pathway

• Identify the source before adding treatment. Separation, filtration, cleaning, gas control or process adjustment may be required.

Urgency

Urgency depends on use and possible toxicity or process failure.

What to send Puroxi

• Complete laboratory report and sampling date
• Source, intended use, volume, flow and photographs
• History of the symptom and existing equipment or treatment
• Required outcome and any applicable health, animal, process or discharge requirements

Important technical notice

Possible causes are not a diagnosis. Do not use this page to declare water safe, prescribe a chemical dose or delay emergency, health, veterinary or regulatory action. Testing and site-specific review are required.