Main Title |
Chlorine Dioxide Water Disinfection: A Prospective Epidemiology Study. |
Author |
Michael, George E. ;
Miday, Robert K. ;
Bercz, Jeno P. ;
Miller, Robert G. ;
Greathouse, Daniel G. ;
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH. |
Year Published |
1981 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/J-81-174; |
Stock Number |
PB81-212219 |
Additional Subjects |
Potable water ;
Chlorine oxides ;
Disinfectants ;
Water pollution ;
Chlorine inorganic compounds ;
Epidemiology ;
Humans ;
Blood chemical analysis ;
Reprints ;
Drinking water ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB81-212219 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
10p |
Abstract |
An epidemiologic study of 198 persons exposed for 3 months to drinking water disinfected with chlorine dioxide was conducted in a rural village. A control population of 118 nonexposed persons was also studied. Pre-exposure hematologic and serum chemical parameters were compared with test results after 115 days of exposure. Chlorite ion levels in the water averaged approximately 5 ppm during the study period. Statistical analysis (ANOVA) of the data failed to identify any significant exposure-related effects. This study suggests that future evaluations of chlorine dioxide disinfection should be directed toward populations with potentially increased sensitivity to hemolytic agents. |