Why do we chlorinate our water?
What is chlorination?
Microorganisms can be found in raw water from
rivers, lakes and groundwater. While not all microorganisms are harmful to
human health, there are some that may cause diseases in humans. These are called
pathogens. Pathogens present in water can be transmitted through a drinking
water distribution system, causing waterborne disease in those who consume it.
Chlorination is a very popular method of water
disinfection that has been used for many years. It has shown to be effective
for killing bacteria and viruses, but not for some protozoan cysts. In order to
combat waterborne diseases, different disinfection methods are used to
inactivate pathogens. Along with other water treatment processes such as coagulation,
sedimentation, and filtration, chlorination creates water that is safe for
public consumption.
Chlorination is one of many methods that can be used to
disinfect water. This method was first used over a century ago, and is still
used today. It is a chemical disinfection method that uses various types of
chlorine or chlorine-containing substances for the oxidation and disinfection
of what will be the potable water source.
Chlorination is a good disinfection method to use because it is inexpensive yet effective in
disinfecting many other possibly present contaminants. The chlorination process
is also fairly easy to implement, when compared to other water treatment
methods. It is an effective method in water emergency situations as it can
eliminate an overload of pathogens relatively quickly. An emergency water
situation can be anything from a filter breakdown to a mixing of treated and
raw water.
What is the normal level of chlorine in drinking water?
For normal domestic use, residual chlorine
levels at the point where the consumer collects water should be between 0.2 and
0.5 mg/l.
Is
too much chlorine in drinking water bad?
In water, the chlorine reacts to form
hypochlorous acid and hypochlorites, and could potentially be harmful if
consumed. The main health effect that comes from drinking too much chlorinated
water is bladder cancer.
How
many ppm is safe for drinking water?
Yes, its acceptable for drinking purpose
(less than 500 ppm is acceptable for drinking). Water can be classified by the
level of TDS in the water: Fresh water: less than 500 mg/L TDS=500 ppm.
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Potable water is filtered, cleaned, or treated to meet the standards for
drinking water, meaning that it is reasonably clear of contaminants and harmful
bacteria. This makes the water safe for drinking and cooking. However in case
of any potential contamination, super chlorination helps remediation
This process is done by raising the free chlorine level in the tank water
to 5 ppm and this super chlorinated water is run in the system, retained for a
stipulated period and then either flushed out or free chlorine neutralized, to
bring it back to potable water quality
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