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Shock Chlorination for Private Water Systems

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MF911 Shock Chlorination for Private Water Systems

by G. Morgan Powell Danny H. Rogers

  • Published Date: Feb 1989
  • Revision Date: Jul 2005
Shock chlorination involves disinfecting a well & plumbing system & sometimes gravel pack & nearby aquifer. Chlorine is the disinfectant because it is available,inexpensive, & has residual effect.
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