Heading 1: The Science Behind Chlorination

Chlorine works by reacting with water to form hypochlorous acid (HOCl) — the active disinfecting agent. This acid penetrates microbial cell walls and destroys them from the inside. The effectiveness of chlorination depends on:

  • pH level (ideal range: 7.2 – 7.6)
  • Water temperature
  • Chlorine concentration (measured in ppm – parts per million)
  • Contact time with the water

Understanding this chemistry is the first step toward building a perfect chloro system.