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What are Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) and what causes them?

April 26, 2017byproducts causes dbps disinfection

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What are Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) and what causes them?

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Disinfectants such as Chloramines and Chorine have long been used to inactivate disease causing germs in the water supply. While disinfectants have helped to eradicate water-borne diseases, they react with naturally occurring organic materials and inorganic matter in water to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs).