Contemporary Chlorination Practices

Abstract

WATER chlorination practice has evolved, during the past fifty years, from a relatively crude application to a highly efficient one. Such a steady process of progressive change is characteristic not only of this practice, but of all applications of scientific knowledge. The results of chlorination can be evaluated on the basis of the chemical and bacteriological results which have been accomplished by its use, and, for this purpose, it will be helpful to review briefly the history (1) of this method of water treatment.

Evaluation of Clorpactin WCS-50 as a Bactericidal Wash for Crab and Oyster Meats1

“…The large amounts of organic material present in the bath also abet the loss of available chlorine. This has been demonstrated by Prucha (1927), Faber (1947) and Johns (1948). They concluded that organic material will absorb and neutralize a chlorine type of bactericide.…”

Developments in Water Chlorination Practice During 1947

“…In New York State (4) and combined residual chlorination) has been reviewed in a paper by Faber (7). The principle is set forth in a chapter of the forthcoming A.W.W.A.…”