What steps has ACWD taken to ensure that chlorination byproducts are minimized?
1. Routinely controlling and monitoring water treatment processes to limit the formation of chlorination byproducts.

2. Monitoring for total trihalomethanes at representative locations throughout the distribution system as required by State and federal regulations.

3. Reviewing the latest regulations and health effects information, and employing improved treatment strategies to ensure that facilities are operated to further limit the formation of chlorination byproducts.

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1. Why is chlorine added to the tap water?
2. What are chlorination byproducts?
3. What steps has ACWD taken to ensure that chlorination byproducts are minimized?
4. Does ACWD meet current state and federal regulations for total trihalomethanes?