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Disinfection of Water
Disinfection of Water
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Water should be clear and free from turbidity
Germicidal effect
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ACTIONS OF CHLORINE
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ACTION OF CHLORINE DEPENDS
Chlorine gas
MEANS OF CHLORAMINES
• CHLORINE AND AMMONIA compounds in 4-1 ratio
• Slower in action but more persistent, ammonia is first added then
chlorine
MEANS OF PERCHLORAN
• Calcium compound carries 60-70 %chlorine
• Solution are prepared for disinfection of water
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It is the amount of chlorine that is needed to
destroy bacteria and to oxidize all the organic
matter and ammoniacal substances present in
the water.
Toxic substances