Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)- Hypo

Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl):

• Disinfection:

  NaOCl is a strong oxidizing agent that releases chlorine when dissolved in water, making it highly effective for disinfecting drinking water, swimming pools, and wastewater.

• Cost-effectiveness:

  It's often a more affordable option for large-scale water treatment compared to other methods.

• Ease of Use:

  Its liquid form allows for easy dosing and application in water treatment processes.

• Drawbacks:

  NaOCl can form harmful byproducts like trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) when reacting with organic matter in water. It's also corrosive to equipment and may not be effective against all types of viruses and cysts