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Advantages and disadvantages of chlorination disinfection

Liquid chlorine disinfection method, refers to the liquid chlorine vaporized and put into the water through the chlorinator to complete the oxidation and disinfection method. It is characterized by the low cost of liquid chlorine, mature technology, stable and reliable results. The disadvantage is that it produces chlorination disinfection by-products, mainly halogenated compounds produced in the process of chlorination disinfection of drinking water. Organic by-products chlorinated hydrocarbons such as: trichloromethane and haloacetic acid, because of its strong carcinogenicity has become the main target of control.