A recent report that says some tap water in cities across the nation contains chlorine byproducts that could be harmful, particularly to pregnant women, continues to draw comment from the water industry.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the presence of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. Meanwhile, the Chlorine Chemistry Council was critical of the report, stating it may unnecessarily alarm the public and, in particular, pregnant women about risks that are not supported by scientific evidence.