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- Safety concerns with the use of chlorine
1. Safety concerns with the use of chlorine
Recommendation
When used as recommended, the benefits of chlorination as a sanitation tool outweigh the concerns about potentially harmful byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THMs).
Evidence Summary
Chlorine is the most common disinfectant for treating drinking water. Since its addition, waterborne diseases have been eliminated because chlorine can kill or inactivate most