The bactericidal efficiency is relatively unaffected by pH values between 4 and 10;
The required contact time for ClO2 is lower;
Chlorine dioxide has better solubility;
Chlorine dioxide does not react with NH3 or NH4+;
It destroys THM precursors and increases coagulation;
ClO2 destroys phenols and has no distinct smell;
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