Water for town supply is chlorinated to make it free from?

  • A bad odour
  • B bacteria
  • C temporary hardness
  • D permanent hardness
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The correct answer is B. bacteria

Water for town supply is chlorinated primarily to make it free from bacteria.

Chlorine is added to city water to eliminate pathogens and microorganisms to create safe drinking water.

This process helps to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever.

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