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Total Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water

Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water.

80 ppb
EPA Action Level
CHCl₃, CHBr₃, etc.
Chemical Formula
10-20%
FL Homes Affected

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Respiratory irritation
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Liver effects

Long-term Effects

  • Increased cancer risk
  • Liver problems
  • Kidney damage
  • Reproductive issues

Common Sources

1
Chlorine disinfection byproducts
2
Organic matter in water
3
Swimming pools
4
Industrial processes
5
Natural formation

Detection & Testing

Laboratory analysis

Gas chromatography

Professional testing

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Removal & Treatment Methods

Activated Carbon

Effectiveness 90%

Very effective at removing trihalomethanes

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Reverse Osmosis

Effectiveness 85%

Good reduction of trihalomethanes

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Aeration

Effectiveness 75%

Can reduce volatile trihalomethanes

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Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

EPA maximum contaminant level is 80 ppb

Action Level: 80 ppb
Prevalence in FL: 10-20% of homes

Take Action

Protect your family from total trihalomethanes exposure with proper filtration.

Get Protection

Related Contaminants

Lead

Common heavy metal contaminant

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Chlorine

Chemical disinfectant in water

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Bacteria

Biological contaminants in water

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