Disinfection Byproducts

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008171",
  "term": "Disinfection Byproducts",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A compound formed by the reaction of a disinfenctant such as chlorine with organic material in the water supply; a chemical byproduct of the disinfection process.\n\n2. Organic and inorganic compounds that often result from the reaction between a disinfectant and naturally occurring materials in water; chloroform is a commonly found example.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Env",
    "America's Children and the Environment Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/disinfection-byproducts/"
}