Treatment Chemicals for Tailings Pond Clarity with USI
| Custom Chemical Formulations | Reduced Turnover | Industry Tested |
Managing your water means managing your production. At USI we provide proven chemical solutions, including flocculants and coagulants, to help sand and gravel operations settle suspended solids faster, improve water recovery, and maintain clean, reusable water in tailings ponds.
Keeping your ponds clean and your process water clear is essential for regulatory compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.
What Are Flocculants and Coagulants?
> Flocculants are long-chain polymers that cause fine particles and suspended solids to clump together into larger flocs, making them easier to settle out in ponds or clarifiers.
> Coagulants help destabilize charged particles, improving the performance of flocculants and helping water clear up even faster.
Together, these chemicals dramatically improve water clarity, reduce pond turnover time, and help you reuse water in your production process more efficiently.
Applications in Sand & Gravel Operations
- Settling fine silts and clays in tailings or process ponds
- Improving water return for reuse in wash plants
- Reducing the footprint of pond systems
- Minimizing need for freshwater intake
- Meeting discharge permit requirements for turbidity and suspended solids
Our USI team understands the variability of material in different pits and can tailor the flocculant or coagulant blend to your exact needs.
Customized Chemical Programs That Work
At USI, we don’t just sell buckets of product, we provide custom programs built on experience.
x On-site testing and jar studies to determine the best chemistry for your water
x Access to a wide variety of anionic, cationic, and non-ionic polymers
x Dosing system recommendations or automation if needed
x Support from field personnel who understand your industry and operations
If you’ve tried flocculants before and they didn’t work, USI can help figure out why and fix it.
Designed for Use In:
🪨 Sand & gravel wash plants
🌊 Dredging operations
🪨 Classifying tanks and screw washers
🌊 Thickener tanks and clarifiers
🪨Tailings ponds and containment cells
🌊 Slurry and sediment control systems
Contact USI today to help safely shorten your turnover time with the right flocculants & coagulants for sand, gravel, and aggregate operations.
