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Nov 30, 2021

Using the Modified Horrocks' Test to Calculate effective Chlorine Dosage

The Modified Horrocks' Test is a method of calculating the correct chlorine dosage for a known quantity of water.

Follow along with Peter Thomson, senior director at CAWST as he conducts the Horrcks' test to calculate the correct chlorine dosage for a batch of drinking water.

This module also includes practice scenarios and an opportunity to explore some frequently asked questions that technicians ask when using the modified Horrocks' Method.

This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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