Once upon a time, if you bought a child a chemistry set, you could find a tube of potassium permanganate in it. This potent oxidizing agent reacts with a range of organic compounds. For example, it can oxidize iron and hydrogen sulfide (the rotten egg smell) in water treatment. It can also be used to control taste and odor in drinking water and to improve sludge dewatering. Disinfection Among the most popular potassium permanganate uses in water treatment, it is a strong oxidizing chemical, so it's used in disinfection and odor control in water treatment. It effectively removes organic material and bacteria and reduces dissolved iron, manganese, and other heavy metals. It also oxidizes hydrogen sulfide and other odor-causing compounds in water. It's often combined with other chemic
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