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Requirement of Good Chemical Disinfectant - Chemical agents are the commonly used disinfectants in treatment processes. The requirements of a good chemical disinfectant are:

1.Should be quick and effective in killing pathogenic microorganisms present in the water.

2. Should be readily soluble in water at concentration required for disinfection and it should also leave a residual effect.

3. Should not impart any taste, odor or color to water.

4. Should not be toxic to human and animal life.