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The presence of trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water is an important issue in the context of their potential health effects. Numerous studies have developed models in the past three decades relating THMs concentrations to different factors (e.g., dissolved organic carbon [DOC], chlorine dose, pH, etc.). Previous studies characterized the importance of specifi c factors through controlled studies using synthetic water or source waters from a small number of water treatment plants. Few studies have reported looking for factors related to THMs formation system-wide across many different water supply systems, and in environments where many factors vary simultaneously. This study presents the results of a multivariate statistical analysis for 162 water supply systems in Ontario, Canada for 2000 to 2004. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to determine important factors and possible clusters of variation. PCA identifi ed DOC, chlorine dose, pH, temperature, and reaction time as signifi cant factors for THMs formation. Separate clusters were observed for DOC-colour; chlorine dose-total/free residual chlorine; and hardness-alkalinity. Each cluster indicated factors varying together and representing signifi cant variation. Temperature and pH were found signifi cant and uncorrelated throughout the analysis. The multivariate analysis is the fi rst phase of a continuing investigation into THMs formation with the ultimate goal of developing a predictive model, which can be used to perform human health risk-cost balance studies for drinking water quality management.

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Factors Influencing Formation of Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water: Results from Multivariate Statistical Investigation of the Ontario Drinking Water Surveillance Program Database