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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

The Chlorine Dilemma and Other Challenges in Managing Public Water Supplies

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34366
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Chlorination of drinking water has been linked to disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that can be harmful to human health. Tackling this problem has created myriad dilemmas for regulatory agencies, utility operations and the public at large. This article discusses the issue in North Carolina, alternative treatment technologies and strategies taken by the City of Durham.