A sensitive analytical method was developed that simultaneously characterizes 25 unregulated DBPs in wastewater effluents. DBP formation potential with HOCl and NH2Cl evaluated across a full-scale reuse facility for the first time.

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence of self-reported respiratory, ocular and cutaneous symptoms in subjects working at indoor swimming pools and to assess the relationship between frequency of declared symptoms and occupational exposure to disinfection by-products (DBPs). Twenty indoor swimming pools in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy were included i...

By all accounts, disinfection of drinking water is one of the major public health triumphs of the 20th century. No human endeavor, however, is without risk; more than 30 years ago it was determined that chlori­ nation of water resulted in formation of disinfection by­products (DBPs). Several of these, such as the trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), were subsequently observed to ...

Population growth and urbanization have led to the increasing presence of treated wastewater effluents in downstream drinking water sources. Drinking sources influenced by organic matter from upstream treatment plant (WWTP) are thought prone formation haloacetonitriles (HANs), a group nitrogenous disinfection by-products (DBPs) that can exhibit higher toxicity than currently regulated carbonace...

Disinfection by-products (DBPs) form in swimming pool water from reactions between disinfectants such as chlorine and organic matter such as sweat, skin cells, and urine. A new study described in a set of three articles provides the first comprehensive characterization of DBPs in an indoor pool environment and offers initial evidence of cellular-level effects of these chemicals in swimmers in a...

Ensuring drinking water quality is a key factor for public health and it especially important given the increase in industrialization. Its ensured by treatment process that includes disinfection stage, mainly involving chlorination. However, applying this method, unwanted byproducts (DBPs) are formed. These compounds have, general, negative impact on human health. Following this, development of...

Strong base anion-exchange resins represent an important option for water utilities and homeowners to address growing concerns with nitrate, arsenate, and perchlorate contamination of source waters. Most commercially available anion-exchange resins employ quaternary amine functional groups. Previous research has provided contradictory evidence regarding whether these resins serve as sources of ...