Studies on Disinfection By-Products and Drinking Water
Fact Sheet
2004-3032
By: Colleen E. Rostad
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Abstract
Drinking water is disinfected with chemicals to remove pathogens, such as Giardia and Cryptosproridium, and prevent waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. During disinfection, by-products are formed at trace concentrations. Because some of these by-products are suspected carcinogens, drinking water utilities must maintain the effectiveness of the disinfection process while minimizing the formation of by-products.
Suggested Citation
Rostad, C.E., 2007, Studies on Disinfection By-Products and Drinking Water: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2004-3032, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20043032.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Studies on Disinfection By-Products and Drinking Water |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2004-3032 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20043032 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |