Chlorination was first proposed in 1894 to make water germ-free. Maidstone, England was first to have its entire water supply treated in 1897. Permanent chlorination began in 1905 to stop typhoid epidemic in Lincoln, England. First continuous US use was at Boonton Reservoir in 1908
Chlorine is a yellow gas used in water treatment, plastic and cleaning industries. Manufactured by AK-KİM Kimya San. ve Tic. A.Ş. in Taşköprü, Çiftlikköy, Türkiye. Contains >99.9% chlorine
Copper sulfate controls bacteria and fungus growth on crops since 1956. Used as molluscicide in tropical climates to control pests. Destroys algae and bacteria in swimming pools. Prevents athlete's foot in indoor pools
NoPhos removes phosphates from pool water supply and debris. Phosphate is a fertilizer that prevents algae and bacteria growth. NoPhos forms insoluble precipitate or deposits on pool bottom. Product is natural and safe for all pool types
Environmental engineering uses scientific processes to improve Earth's environment. Integrates biology and chemistry principles to solve environmental problems. Aims to minimize pollution and waste discharge from industries
Chlorine was first discovered by Scheele in 1774 as water-soluble gas. Chlorine is highly reactive and forms compounds with other elements. Chlorine atoms contain 17 electrons and can form stable or reactive compounds