Question 6001 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A plant treats 2.5 MGD and the chlorine dose is 2.0 mg/L. How many pounds of chlorine are needed per day?
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Correct answer to question 6001
- C: 41.7 lb/day
Explanation
lb/day = flow (MGD) x dose (mg/L) x 8.34 = 2.5 x 2.0 x 8.34 = 41.7. Leaving out the 8.34 factor gives 5.0, and dividing by it gives 0.60.
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