types of chlorine used in water treatment pure water in saudi arabia

types of chlorine used in water treatment pure water in saudi arabia
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  • What type of chlorine is used in water treatment?
  • “Pure chlorine” is seldom used for water treatment. The three most common chlorine-containing substances used in water treatment are chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, and calcium hypochlorite. The choice of the chlorine type to be used often depends on cost, on the available storage options and on the pH conditions required.
  • What type of chlorine should I use?
  • The choice of the chlorine type to be used often depends on cost, on the available storage options and on the pH conditions required. Chlorination affects pH and pH affects results—a fact that is commonly overlooked in residential water treatment.
  • What percentage of water treatment systems use chlorine?
  • For instance, in Canada, approximately 90 % of water treatment systems use chlorine for disinfection (Health Canada 1995; Health Canada 2008). There is no doubt that chlorine is an effective disinfectant against most microorganisms and it provides protection in the distribution network.
  • Should Saudi Arabia use treated water to increase groundwater?
  • The Saudi Arabia government and MWE propose to utilize the treated water for industrial purpose and increase groundwater. Wastewater treatment should remove not only nutrients but various contaminants such as heavy metals, organic compounds, and biological pollutants ( Shomar and Dare, 2015 ).