Trihalomethanes are formed by the interaction of disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter. Disinfectants are added to inactivate disease-causing pathogens. Organic matter is naturally present from leaves and decaying plants in the reservoir. Haloacetic Acids are formed by the interaction of disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter. Disinfectants are added to inactivate disease-causing pathogens.
Organic matter is naturally present from leaves and decaying plants in the reservoir.
Turbidity has no health effects. Alpha and Beta particles . Some people who drink water containing Alpha and Beta particles in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Some people who drink water containing Fluoride well in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get mottled teeth.