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A low concentration of chlorine, i.e parts per million (ppm), is used for the sterilisation of water to make it fit for drinking purposes.

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Chlorination process is used to disinfect drinking water & kill germs. Chlorine levels up to $4$ ppm are considered safe in drinking water. Therefore, a low concentration of chlorine i.e. ppm is used for sterilization of water.

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