Frequently Asked Questions

Chlorine disinfection is used to kill microbes that could be harmful to your health. It is an important treatment process that ensures your tap water is safe to drink.

Chlorination byproducts are chemical compounds formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. Total trihalomethanes are a specific group of regulated compounds formed when chlorination is practiced.

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.

Yes. ACWD regularly monitors for these chlorination byproducts and meets state and federal regulations which require that the running average concentration of total trihalomethanes remain below 80 µg/L.