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https://blogs.washplus.org/drinkingwaterupdates/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lantagne-make_chlorine2014.pdf

Here is a link to 'Methods to Make Chlorine Solution in Ebola Emergencies' developed by Daniele Lantagne at Tufts for use my operational organsiations in Ebola.

In addition, the UNICEF WASH in ETCs describes disinfection procedures for 0.5% and 0.05% chlorine solution.

Chlorine solution 0.5%: How to Make: 70% HTH chlorine powder: 10 spoons* of chlorine powder in 20 Liters of water (approximately 5 gallons) of water. OR with 3.5% Liquid Bleach: 2 spoons* in 20 Liters of water Used for disinfection of: - Body fluids, excreta, vomit, etc. - Corpses - Toilets and bathrooms - Gloved hands - Floors - Beds & mattress covers - Footbaths - Plates, cups and eating utensils.

Chlorine Solution 0.05% How to Make: Using 70% HTH Chlorine Powder: 1 spoon* of chlorine powder in 20 Liters (approximately 5 gallons) of water OR 3.5% Liquid Bleach: 1 liter of 0.5% solution in 10 Liters water, *One levelled table spoon, 14 – 15g Used for disinfection of: - Bare hands, skin and shoes. - Thermometers. - Laundry. - Plates, cups and eating utensils.

https://whconference.unc.edu/files/2014/10/godfrey-2.pdf