Electrocoagulation (EC) is an electrochemical water treatment process used by a variety of industries. The process destabilizes and aggregates contaminant particles, ions such as heavy metals, and colloids, using an electrical charge to hold them in solution Electrocoagulation treats water without the need for chemicals. This means there is no danger of residual chemicals making their way into the effluent, leaving behind toxins and odors. There is also no thickener required as there would be in chemical coagulation, which reduces the cost of the operation up front