Chlorine (FAC)

This page displays information extracted automatically from the Parameters and Determinands dataset being developed by Taumata Arowai. The relevant parameter and determinands with MAVs are drawn directly from the Drinking Water Standards Regulations (2022) (opens in a new tab) or the DWQAR (opens in a new tab) itself.

Attributes

IDfac
NameChlorine (FAC)
TypeDeterminand
MAV<= 5 mg/L
Aesthetic Value0.3 mg/L - 1 mg/L
SourceWSR 2022, Schedule, Table 2 (opens in a new tab)
Accepted Unitsmg/L
NotesFree available chlorine, Taste and odour threshold (pH dependant), Disinfection must not be compromised in trying to avoid taste and odour complaints