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Chlorine Levels in water

Chlorine Levels in water

Chlorine Levels in water

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What reaction does heating domestic water have on chlorine levels.

I am interested in knowing if heating water reduces chlorine levels.

RE: Chlorine Levels in water

yes but you must keep it hot for a considerable time or even boil it

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RE: Chlorine Levels in water

Chlorine in water is mainly through the addition of hypochlorite. NaHOCl has a very weak Cl punch which normally withers of at ambient temp higher than 40 C.

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