Common Health Questions Related to Monochloramine

This document provides answers to common health questions related to monochloramine.

• Is it Safe to Drink and Cook with chlorinated Water? (pdf) (248.66 KB)
  Explains the safety of chlorinated water for drinking and cooking
• Can I Shower in or Use a Humidifier with Chloraminated Water? (pdf) (31.94 KB)
  Explains how chloraminated water that meets EPA standards is safe to use for showering and in humidifiers
• Can Chloraminated or Chlorinated Water be Used for Dialysis or in an Aquarium? (pdf) (26.93 KB)
  Explains how chloraminated or chlorinated water may need additional treatment if used for specialized purposes
• Does Monochloramine Cause Cancer? (pdf) (36.26 KB)
  Explains that water disinfected with monochloramine that meets regulatory standards poses no known or anticipated adverse health effects, including cancer
• Does Monochloramine Cause Skin Problems? (pdf) (33.6 KB)
  Explains that water disinfected with monochloramine that meets regulatory standards has no known or anticipated adverse health effects, including skin problems
• Do Chloramines Cause Breathing Problems? (pdf) (34.49 KB)
  Explains that water disinfected with monochloramine that meets regulatory standards has no known or anticipated adverse health effects, including breathing problems
• Does Monochloramine Cause Digestive Problems? (pdf) (26.82 KB)
  Explains that water disinfected with monochloramine that meets regulatory standards has no known or anticipated adverse health effects, including digestive problems
• Does Monochloramine Use Change Water Chemistry? Does Monochloramine Use Contribute to the Release of Lead or Other Contaminants into Drinking Water? (pdf) (39.22 KB)
  Explains how water chemistry can be changed by many factors, including the use of monochloramine; changes in water chemistry from monochloramine use may impact lead or other contaminant levels
• Can my Doctor Tell if my Health Problems are Caused by Monochloramine or any Other Disinfectant in Drinking Water? (pdf) (33.67 KB)
  Explains how a doctor would have difficulty making a direct link between a health problem and monochloramine or any other disinfectant in drinking water
• How can I Remove Monochloramine from my Drinking Water? (pdf) (34.69 KB)
  Explains that removing monochloramine from drinking water can be difficult, and that some commercial products indicate they can remove monochloramine from drinking water