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What is the role of chlorine in water purification?

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Chlorine is a highly efficient chemical liquid that destroys bacteria and is added to public water supplies to kill disease-causing pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs and in storage tanks. It acts as a disinfectant.

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