Impact of EPA Drinking Water Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfectant ...
Impact of EPA Drinking Water Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfectant ...
Impact of EPA Drinking Water Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfectant ...
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Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Chloramines16• Chloramines are less aggressive disinfectantsthat reacts more slowly than chlorine howeverremains longer in the distribution system.• Given more stringent disinfection byproductregulations, chloramination can be an appealingalternative to the use <strong>of</strong> free chlorine as a means<strong>of</strong> limiting DBP formation – particularly THMs.• Additional benefits are fewer taste <strong>and</strong> odorconcerns are reported by consumers <strong>of</strong>chloraminated water.Disinfection