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The Water Quality and Health Council is an independent, multidisciplinary group sponsored by the Chlorine Chemistry Division of the American Chemistry Council.

It's mission is to promote science based practices and policies to enhance water quality and health by advising industry, health professionals, policy makers and the public.




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