Which substances are commonly employed as water disinfectants to prevent the creation of harmful toxic byproducts?

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Published
17 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Chlorine (Cl2) can produce toxic compounds during water treatment, whereas ozone (O3) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2) are preferred disinfectants because they minimize the formation of harmful byproducts.

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