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Chlorine Disinfection of Household Drinking Water

This technical brief describes different types of chlorine products available for household water disinfection, and how chlorine inactivates microorganisms in water. It provides guidelines for chlorine use, including safety considerations and methods for calculating appropriate doses.

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CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.