Chloronitramide Anion in Drinking Water

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Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely in many homes and could be toxic, study finds

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A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes.

Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous - but some are worried that it could have toxic properties because of similarities to other chemicals of concern.

Chloramine is often used to kill viruses and bacteria in municipal water treatment systems.

Any treatment of drinking water involves some level of health risk, scientist says.

Disinfection processes have largely vanquished waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.

Research suggests some byproducts are associated with risks of cancer and miscarriage.

Many U.S. water utilities disclose on their websites whether they treat water they supply with chlorine or chloramine.

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