WATER DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
| Product Attribute | Flocculation-Disinfection | NaDCC Tablets | Liquid Chlorine (Bleach) | Iodine Tablets | Chlorine Dioxide Tablets | |
|
NaDCC-Based (Watermaker) |
CalHypo-Based (Other) |
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| Clarifies Turbid Water | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Removes Tannins/Colour | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Taste of Treated Water | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Removes Cysts & Parasites | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary effects on water (discoloration) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cost per Litre | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Cost of Transportation | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Ease of Use | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Ease of storage | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Active Ingredient Stability (Min 36 Months) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 45 | 44 | 37 | 21 | 38 | 38 |
Key Ratings:
5 - Excellent
4 - Very Good
3 - Good
2 - Average
1 - Poor
