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A Balanced View of Chlorine Dioxide
Author(s) -
Gates Don J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1998.tb08406.x
Subject(s) - chlorine dioxide , disinfectant , chlorine , value (mathematics) , business , environmental science , chemistry , computer science , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , machine learning
In this article, the author attempts to provide a balanced view of the value of chlorine dioxide as an alternative disinfectant for drinking water. Despite the advantages of chlorine dioxide as an adjunct to free or combined chlorine, water suppliers, consultants, and academic and regulatory professionals continue to express concern about its potential health effects. This article discusses the major health effects of chlorine dioxide and offers practical ways to reduce the potential risks associated with its use.