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Why is chlorine used in drinking water?

April 26, 2017chlorine drinking water Used

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Why is chlorine used in drinking water?

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It is required by law to add a disinfectant to public drinking water. Chlorine is an effective disinfectant that kills harmful bacteria and viruses found in natural fresh water. Peterborough Utilities Commission has been using chlorine to disinfect our drinking water since 1916.