What is the Relationship Between Pathogens with Disinfection Byproducts?
In addition to pathogen control, there is another potentially counterbalancing public health concern. The disinfectants used to control microbial pathogens may produce toxic or carcinogenic disinfection byproducts when they react with natural organic material in the source water. Thus, an important question facing water supply professionals is how to minimize the risk from both microbial pathogens and disinfection byproducts simultaneously.
