Removing Chlorite by the Addition of Ferrous Iron

The application of chlorine dioxide in water treatment has been limited because of concerns about the health effects of residual chlorite (ClO 2 - ) and chlorate. This study investigated the feasibility of using ferrous iron (Fe[II]) to reduce chlorite concentrations. Laboratory tests indicated a required reaction stoichiometry of 3.0-3.1 mg Fe(II)/mg ClO 2 - . The reaction rate was rapid for pH values of 5 and greater