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Cleaning Your Tap Water of Toxins Has Toxic Consequences

A.K. Streeter, TreeHugger. January 10, 2011.

In replacing chlorine as a disinfectant in drinking water, we now have something turning out to pose possibly more serious health risks.

Disinfectants Can Turn Swimming Pools Into Toxic Brew

Environment News ServiceApril 1, 2009.

The chemicals used to disinfect drinking water and swimming pool water react with organic material in the water with toxic consequences.

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