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Disinfectant by-product
Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
A group of nine haloacetic acids commonly found as disinfection by-products in chlorinated drinking water. They form during water treatment processes when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Nov 28, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.00006 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, possible endocrine disruption, regulated contaminant due to health concerns
Benefits
None
References
Waters containing Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
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