During the conversion of surface water to potable water, chlorination is an important step. Give reasons.

During the conversion of surface water to potable water, chlorination

1.	During the conversion of surface water to potable water, chlorination is an important step. Give reasons.
Answer» SOLUTION :During chlorination, CHLORINE is ADDED to WATER, which produces nascent oxygen. This nascent oxygen kills all harmfull germs and BACTERIA present in water.