Chlorine dioxide is an effective and popular water treatment solution. Dissolved into water, it creates a powerful, yet selective oxidant, biocide, and disinfectant used for both treating drinking water and commercial treatment applications. However, because of the traditional chemicals used, generation systems, and storage requirements of chlorine dioxide, it can mean that the benefits are sometimes overshadowed by logistical concerns for businesses. To understand the potential, we asked our experts to answer the 17 most frequently asked questions they get on the topic of chlorine dioxide.

Chlorine gas (Cl2) is a highly effective oxidant and a relatively economical option for disinfection. Since Charles F. Wallace and Martin F. Tiernan discovered the first chlorine gas feed system in 1913 the Wallace & Tiernan® brand is a synonym for safe and reliable disinfection of water. Chlorine can be safely transported, easily applied, measured, and controlled. See below for more frequently asked questions regarding Gas Feed disinfection.