What to know about the newly identified chemical found in certain U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Mystery Chemical in US Drinking Water Could Be Risk to Hundreds of Millions
A newly identified compound in tap water that had eluded scientists for decades prompts safety concerns for a third of Americans.
Possibly toxic chemical may be widespread in drinking water, study finds. Should you filter your tap water?
A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it's toxic.
‘Mystery’ chemical found in millions of Americans’ tap water could be toxic: ‘Good reason to investigate’
A major goal of our work is to identify these chemicals and the reaction pathways through which they form,” said Julian Fairey, an associate professor of civil engineering at the
What to know about a newly defined chemical byproduct found in drinking water
Some water systems decided to use chloramine -- a chemical compound formed by mixing chlorine and ammonia -- as a disinfectant instead. Chloramine forms fewer byproducts than chlorine and is believed to be more stable, making it useful for water systems that deliver water over large distances.
Potentially Toxic: Scientists Discover Mysterious New Compound in U.S. Drinking Water
New research reveals the identification of a newly discovered compound resulting from the breakdown of inorganic chloramine disinfectants in drinking water. A team of researchers from the United State
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While there are concerns about drinking water, experts stress that most Americans have access to clean water — and should be drinking it. “Despite occasional concerns, tap water in the U.S. is generally high-quality and safe to drink,” Hu says. “Water remains the healthiest choice for hydration.”
Mystery chemical in drinking water identified
Scientists find chloronitramide anions form in water treated with chloramines, raising questions about the ions’ toxicity
Newly identified chemical in drinking water is likely in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.
Chemical Found Newly-Discovered in Tap Water Could Be Toxic, Study Finds
The recent discovery of a new chemical in drinking water has alarmed scientists after a new study concluded it could potentially be toxic. The new research, published Nov. 21 in the Science journal, examines the potential impact of a previously unidentified chemical byproduct of chloramine
A Toxic Chemical Could Be Lurking In Our Tap Water, According To A New Study
According to a new study, there's a reason to beware of drinking tap water. A new toxic chemical in it has been identified -- but how dangerous is it, really?
Millions at Risk? Mysterious Compound Discovered in American Tap Water
Chloronitramide anion, a newly identified by-product of chloramine use in water disinfection, raises concerns due to its ...
What experts say about tap water amid new concerns
Despite the identification of a new chemical and the presence of an old chemical, fluoride, in drinking water, experts said ...