‘Mystery’ chemical found in millions of Americans’ tap water could be toxic: ‘Good reason to investigate’

‘Mystery’ chemical found in millions of Americans’ tap water could be toxic: ‘Good reason to investigate’

Researchers say they have identified a previously unknown, potentially toxic chemical in the treated drinking water consumed by millions of Americans. Chloronitramide anion is a byproduct of the decomposition of chloramine, which is used by treatment plants to disinfect drinking water and kill diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. After eluding them for years, researchers … Read more