how much chlorine added to river water for safe drinking?

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2007-03-20 03:38:42 · 3 answers · asked by npinhey 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Chlorine dissolves in water to form hypocholorous acid (bleach) which is a anti-bacterial agent.

Cl2 + H2O <--> HOCl + HCl

2007-03-20 03:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you cannot boil the water here is a link that helps you

http://www.ih2000.net/chembio/water.htm

2007-03-20 03:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

you mean how much should you add or how much does the water treatment plant add?

2007-03-20 03:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋