About Chloramine
Chloramines are
disinfectants added to the water for public health protection
and are most commonly formed when ammonia is added to chlorine to
treat drinking water. Chloramines provide long-lasting protection,
as chloramines are more stable than free chlorine.
There are
different types of chloramines, including monochloramine,
dichloramine, trichloramine and organic chloramine. Monochloramine
is the most common form used to disinfect drinking water and is the
form that will be used in Tulsa's water distribution system.
The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the use of
chloramines as a disinfectant in drinking water. The
maximum concentration of chloramine allowed in drinking water is 4
ppm (mg/l).
Chloramine History and Usage
Chloramine has a long history of effective use in city water
treatment systems. Here are a few facts:
