Water treatment Chloramine



chloramine used disinfectant water because less aggressive chlorine , more stable against light hypochlorites.


drinking water disinfection

nh2cl commonly used in low concentrations secondary disinfectant in municipal water distribution systems alternative chlorination. application increasing. chlorine (referred in water treatment free chlorine) being displaced chloramine—to specific monochloramine—which more stable , not dissipate rapidly free chlorine. nh2cl has lower, still present, tendency free chlorine convert organic materials chlorocarbons such chloroform , carbon tetrachloride. such compounds have been identified carcinogens , in 1979 united states environmental protection agency began regulating levels in u.s. drinking water.


some of unregulated byproducts may possibly pose greater health risks regulated chemicals.


adding chloramine water supply may increase exposure lead in drinking water, in areas older housing; exposure can result in increased lead levels in bloodstream, may pose significant health risk.


swimming pool disinfection

in swimming pools, chloramines formed reaction of free chlorine organic substances, such urine , sweat. chloramines, compared free chlorine, both less effective sanitizer and, if not managed correctly, more irritating eyes of swimmers. chloramines responsible reported chlorine smell of swimming pools. pool test kits designed use homeowners not able distinguish free chlorine , chloramines, can misleading , lead non-optimal levels of chloramines in pool water.


there evidence exposure chloramine can contribute respiratory problems, including asthma, among swimmers. respiratory problems related chloramine exposure common , prevalent among competitive swimmers.








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