Question 7008 of 229 · California Water Distribution Operator Exam

How many pounds of 65 percent calcium hypochlorite are needed to dose 0.5 MG of water to 3.0 mg/L?

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Correct answer to question 7008

  • B: 19.2 lb

Explanation

Pounds of pure chlorine = 0.5 x 3.0 x 8.34 = 12.5 lb. Divide by the purity (0.65) to get 19.2 lb of hypochlorite. Multiplying by 0.65 instead of dividing gives too little chemical.

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