Assessment of Residual Chlorine Interaction with Different Microelements in Stormwater Sediments

One consequence of intensive outdoor disinfection using chlorinated compounds is environmental pollution. It has been found that disinfectants are the most effective tool to avoid the spread of infections and viruses. Studies have shown that the use of chlorine-based disinfectants (sodium hypochlorite) leaves residual chlorine and other disinfection byproducts in the environment. They also have harmful effects on, inter alia, water quality, ecosystems, as well as exacerbating the corrosion of surfaces. To meet regulatory standards, monitoring of the presence of residual chlorine in the environment is vitally important. The aim of this study is to analyse the occurrence of residual chlorine in stormwater after outdoor disinfection using sodium hypochlorite and to investigate its interaction with different microelements as well their possible impacts. Stormwater samples collected at permanently disinfected locations were analysed via X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The concentrations of Cl and the following elements Na, Si, K, Ca, Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn were detected and their relationship with chlorine was determined using the Python programming language. The research presents Cl concentration values (%) that vary from 0.02 to 0.04. The results of the modelling revealed strong correlations between Cl and Fe (value 0.65) and Ca (value −0.61) and the occurrence of CaCl2 and FeCl3. The strong relationship between Cl and Fe explains the significant increase in surface corrosion after disinfection with chlorine-based substances.

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