Researchers find new potentially harmful compound in U.S. drinking water treated with chloramines.

Researchers have identified a new chemical compound, chloronitramide anion, in U.S. drinking water treated with chloramines. This compound, a byproduct of chloramine decomposition, could expose millions of Americans to unknown health risks. Chloramines are used to disinfect drinking water, but the toxicity of chloronitramide anion is not yet known, prompting further research and evaluation by the EPA.

November 21, 2024
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