Question

Question 7
Name two chemicals used to disinfect water.

Answer 1

Chemicals like chlorine (chlorine dioxide) and ozone (in the pharmaceutical industry) are commonly used to disinfect water. Water disinfection is done to remove impurities and microbes from water which is obtained from the wastewater treatment plant before it is released into the distribution system. The addition of chemicals like chlorine and ozone helps to remove these impurities and microbes and make the water fit for human consumption.