WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Officer Question:
What is Chlorine residual?
Answer:
The total amount of chlorine remaining in water at the end of a specified period following chlorination. A positive residual is an indication that water is still safe to drink since it would still have an acceptable level of chlorine remaining.
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