Question 1019 of 234 · California Wastewater Operator Exam

How should a wastewater operator test for a chlorine gas leak at a connection?

Exactly one answer is correct.

ASpray the connection with water and look for bubbles in most cases, as a general rule
BHold a lit torch near the connection
CHold a rag with ammonia solution near the connection and watch for white fumes
DWet a strip of litmus paper and drop it in the line

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C: Hold a rag with ammonia solution near the connection and watch for white fumes

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Ammonia vapor reacts with chlorine to form a visible white cloud of ammonium chloride. Water on a chlorine leak makes it worse, since moist chlorine is highly corrosive.

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How should a wastewater operator test for a chlorine gas leak at a connection?

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