True or False: Low turbidity can make it more difficult to form a proper floc?

Low turbidity can indeed make it more difficult to form a proper floc. In the context of water treatment, turbidity refers to the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by suspended particles. When turbidity levels are low, there are fewer particles present for coagulants to cling to during the flocculation process.

Flocculation is the process by which small particles come together to form larger aggregates, or floc, which can then be easily removed from water through sedimentation or filtration. A certain level of turbidity is beneficial because it provides the necessary surface area for the coagulants to interact and promote particle agglomeration. When turbidity is too low, the lack of particles means there are not enough sites for the coagulants to bind effectively, potentially resulting in a weaker or incomplete floc formation.

Therefore, the assertion that low turbidity can hinder proper floc formation is accurate.