Anionic polymer, dominated by anionic polyacrylamide (APAM), plays a pivotal role in modern water treatment by facilitating coagulation and flocculation. Its mechanism involves neutralization of particle charge via electrostatic interactions and subsequent bridging through long polymer chains, leading to the aggregation of micro-flocs into settleable or filterable macro-flocs. The efficiency of anionic polymer depends on factors like molecular weight, charge density, and ionic strength of the medium. Feymer designs its anionic polymers with controlled molecular architecture to maximize floc strength and sedimentation rate, addressing the toughest treatability challenges. In municipal wastewater, anionic polymer is essential for sludge thickening and dewatering before incineration or landfill. Higher cake solids reduce disposal costs and improve caloric value if incinerated.