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Can chlorine dioxide be used to disinfect drinking water?

April 26, 2017chlorine DIOXIDE disinfect drinking water Used

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Can chlorine dioxide be used to disinfect drinking water?

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In the 1950’s the biocidal capability of chlorine dioxide, especially at high pH values, was known. For drinking water treatment it was primary used to remove inorganic components, for example manganese and iron, to remove tastes and odors and to reduce chlorine related disinfection byproducts.