Chloramines Fact Sheet

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2013

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The study found that in-line chlorination can improve household stored drinking water quality and reduce child diarrhoea in low-income urban settings with intermittent water supply.

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2013

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The PDF file provides information on the sources of chloramine in drinking water, the health effects of chloramine exposure, and the treatment options for reducing chloramine levels in drinking water.

Chloramine is a disinfectant that is commonly used in drinking water treatment to control microbial growth and prevent waterborne diseases.

The use of chloramine in drinking water treatment can lead to the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), which are a potential health concern.