Project #501

Health Effects of Disinfectants and Disinfection By-products

$50,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Richard
Bull
Research Manager
Richard J Karlin
Contractor
Washington State University
Treatment
Risk Assessment
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)

Abstract

Reviews existing literature for information on the by-products of chlorine, chloramines, ozone, chlorine dioxide, and other disinfectants. Examines the occurrence and toxicity of disinfection by-products. Also identifies areas in which more research is needed for a better understanding of disinfection by-products and of the ramifications of using various disinfectants. Published in 1991.

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