Chlorination by-products

Chlorination by-products are chemicals formed when chlorine, used to disinfect water, reacts with naturally occurring organic materials like leaves and dirt. These reactions produce compounds such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). While chlorine effectively kills harmful microorganisms and makes water safe to drink, these by-products can pose health risks if consumed in high levels over time. Water treatment facilities monitor and control these substances to balance effective disinfection with minimizing by-product formation, ensuring safe, clean drinking water.