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What causes chlorides in water?

Answer 1

There are several possible causes.

(1) by leaching out chlorides from the soil; (2) by chlorinating the water for safety; the process converts hypochlorite into chloride; and (3) by contaminating the water with seawater, which has a 3-4% chloride content. If a river's water intake point is relatively close to the sea, it may absorb additional chlorides during high tide.

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Answer 2

Skylar Alexander

Chlorides in water primarily result from the dissolution of salts containing chloride ions, such as sodium chloride. Industrial discharges, runoff from road de-icing, and natural geological processes can also contribute to elevated chloride levels in water.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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