Trump could drop a federal lawsuit against a petrochemical plant that emits chloroprene. Here’s a look at the cancer-causing chemical ...

As Safe Water explained, it's a chemical disinfection process that uses "various types of chlorine or chlorine-containing substances" to disinfect a potable water source. The Centers for Disease ...

Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the University of Cincinnati have examined two such tools in addressing a toxin ...

A new analysis out of Sweden reports that disinfecting water with chlorine creates chemical byproducts that can increase the risk of bladder cancer by 33% and colorectal cancer by 15%.

"We found that chloride ions present in the water enhanced the process by forming reactive molecular chlorine," Kong explained. "Our work provides a comprehensive assessment of using UV/chlorine ...

Chlorine is a chemical people use to disinfect pools and hot tubs. This chemical can significantly irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. A chlorine rash is a type of contact dermatitis ...