Prechlorination

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021867",
  "term": "Prechlorination",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (pre-SIP-uh-TATE) The addition of chlorine at the headworks of the plant PRIOR TO other treatment processes mainly for disinfection and control of tastes, odors and aquatic growths. Also applied to aid in coagulation and settling.\n\n2. The addition of chlorine at the headworks of a treatment plant prior to other treatment processes. Done mainly for disinfection and control of tastes, odors, and aquatic growths, and to aid in coagulation and settling.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/prechlorination/"
}