Organic and inorganic adsorbents are used in treatment of water and industrial effluents. Polymeric flocculants, natural as well as synthetic, because of their natural inertness to pH changes, low dosage requirements, and ease of handling, have become popular in water and wastewater treatment. Organic polymeric flocculants have been used in water purification for several decades for their significant inherent advantages. The main advantages are; faster processing, lower content of insoluble solids, and a much smaller sludge volume.