Disinfection Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of pathogens is conventional water treament aiming for
A
90%
2
Q
what are the four categories of entric pathogens
A
bacteria, protozoa viruses, worms
3
Q
how much chlorine is suitable for water systems
A
.2 to .6
4
Q
how to disinfectants work
A
destroy cell walls, alter cell permiability, cause reactions within the cell, damage RNA and DNA
