Question 6002 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A well delivers 1.5 MGD and the desired chlorine dose is 3.5 mg/L. How many pounds of chlorine gas are needed per day?
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Correct answer to question 6002
- B: 43.8 lb/day
Explanation
lb/day = 1.5 x 3.5 x 8.34 = 43.8. Missing the 8.34 gives 5.3, and a misplaced decimal gives 438.
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