Disinfection Processes

Abstract

A review of the literature published in 2016 on topics relating to disinfection processes is presented. This review is divided into the following sections: disinfection methods, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), and microbiology and microbial communities.

Analysis of 13 haloacetamide DBPs in drinking water using a highly sensitive LC-MS/MS method

“…Disinfection methods for drinking water were a crucial development for public health in the 20th century, effectively controlling the spread of water-borne diseases caused by microbial pathogens. 1–5 However, disinfection is a “double-edged sword” as it can eliminate pathogenic microorganisms but also pose health risks as a result of disinfection by-products (DBPs). 6–9…”

“…Disinfection methods for drinking water were a crucial development for public health in the 20th century, effectively controlling the spread of water-borne diseases caused by microbial pathogens. [1][2][3][4][5] However, disinfection is a "doubleedged sword" as it can eliminate pathogenic microorganisms but also pose health risks as a result of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). [6][7][8][9] Previous research has shown that long-term exposure to DBPs in drinking water increases the risk of birth defects, developmental toxicity, and rectal and bladder cancers.…”