Pool Water Chemistry

What Is Combined Chlorine?

Combined chlorine is the portion of a total chlorine test result that is not free chlorine.

Illustrative proportional bars: free chlorine 3 ppm, combined chlorine 1 ppm, total chlorine 4 ppm. Total minus free equals combined. Not target levels.
Illustrative proportional bars: free chlorine 3 ppm, combined chlorine 1 ppm, total chlorine 4 ppm. Total minus free equals combined. Not target levels.

Understanding the Concept

Use matching units and compatible test methods when subtracting free chlorine from total chlorine. Small differences can reflect test uncertainty.

Common Misunderstanding

This entry explains a measurement. Chloramines explains the compounds associated with combined chlorine and pool odors.

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