Total Chlorine test strips are a convenient way to test water for Total Chlorine.
Total chlorine refers to the total amount of all chlorides in water, including naturally occurring chlorides and chlorine added by disinfectants. In the process of water treatment, in order to destroy bacteria and pathogens, disinfectants are often added, such as chlorine gas and sodium hypochlorite. These disinfectants react with organic matter and microorganisms in the water to form chlorides. Therefore, the total chlorine content can reflect the total amount of chlorides in the water, including those produced by the addition of disinfectants.