Question 6019 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A plant treats 2 MGD with a chlorine dose of 2.5 mg/L using 12.5 percent hypochlorite weighing 10 lb/gal. How many gallons per day of solution are needed?
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Correct answer to question 6019
- D: 33.4 gal/day
Explanation
Chlorine = 2 x 2.5 x 8.34 = 41.7 lb/day. Gallons = 41.7 / (0.125 x 10) = 33.4. Forgetting the density gives 334 (41.7 / 0.125).
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