Postharvest Chlorination: Basic Properties and Key Points for Effective Disinfection

Added by Rachel Schattman • Last updated January 3, 2020
Author: Trevor Suslow
Type: Fact Sheets
Topic: Agricultural Water (Pre/Post Harvest), Post Harvest Handling & Sanitation

Disinfection is part of an overall sanitation and safety management program. Chlorination of process water is one of the primary elements of a properly managed postharvest sanitation program. In conjunction with an overall safety management program, chlorination is generally effective, comparatively inexpensive, and may be implemented in operations of any size.

 


 


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Author: Chris Callahan & Andy Chamberlin
Type: Fact Sheets
Topic: Agricultural Water (Pre/Post Harvest); Post Harvest Handling & Sanitation
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