Question 2026 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Chlorine demand is defined as
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Correct answer to question 2026
- D: the chlorine dose minus the chlorine residual
Explanation
Demand is the amount of chlorine consumed by reactions with substances in the water. Dose = demand + residual.
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