Effective drinking water treatment is essential to ensuring public health, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance. Traditional disinfectants like chlorine have been widely used, but advancements in chemical treatment technologies have introduced more efficient alternatives. One such innovation is GO2™, a powerful solution that serves both as a disinfectant and oxidant with distinct advantages over chlorine.

GO2™ is especially effective in drinking water treatment due to its chemical stability. Unlike chlorine, it does not significantly hydrolyze in water, allowing it to retain biocidal activity across a broad pH range. This makes GO2™ highly effective in varying water conditions, making it a superior choice for municipalities and industrial water systems.

Dosage Requirements for Optimal Treatment

The required dosage of GO2™ depends on water quality and the degree of contamination. For most municipal systems, a residual concentration of up to 5 ppm is sufficient for effective disinfection. When treating sulfide odors between pH 5–9, at least 5.2 ppm of GO2™ is needed to oxidize 1 ppm of sulfide. For phenol destruction, 1.5 ppm GO2™ will oxidize 1 ppm of phenol at pH < 8, while 3.3 ppm is required at pH > 10.

Odor and Contaminant Control

GO2™ is non-reactive with ammonia and many nitrogen compounds, allowing for effective odor control at lower dosages than chlorine. It oxidizes sulfides without producing colloidal sulfur, and efficiently breaks down phenols, cyanides, iron, and manganese — all common issues in drinking water treatment systems.

Application and Dosing Method

To generate a 3% chlorine dioxide solution, simply mix the two components of GO2™ with tap water. It must be introduced into the system below the waterline to prevent volatilization. Avoid simultaneous feeding with lime or powdered activated carbon to ensure treatment efficacy.

GO2™ Analysis

Residual concentrations should be measured using validated methods, such as the DPD-Glycine Method (4500-ClO2 D) or Amperometric Method II (4500-ClO2 E), as outlined in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.

When it comes to reliable, effective, and sustainable drinking water treatment, GO2™ is a proven solution that delivers results.