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Wastewater flow is 1.5 million gallons per day.

The pH of the incoming wastewater is 5.2

The desire is to use 30% H3PO4 to reduce the pH of the wastewater to pH 2.5.

How would I calculate the amount of 30% H3PO4 needed to accomplish this pH change for the 1.5 MGD wastewater flow???

Please show me your calculations.

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The pH of the incoming wastewater is 5.2

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