What are the advantages of using monochloramine?
• Monochloramine is not as reactive as chlorine, so it forms fewer regulated disinfection byproducts. Some disinfection byproducts, such as the trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), may have adverse health effects. • Monochloramine is more stable and longer lasting than chlorine, so it provides better protection against bacterial re-growth in systems with large storage tanks and dead-end water mains. • Monochloramine, like chlorine, is effective in controlling biofilm (a coating in the pipe caused by bacteria). Controlling biofilm also tends to reduce coliform bacteria concentrations and biofilm-induced corrosion of pipes. • Monochloramine tends not to react with organic compounds, so many systems will experience fewer taste and odor complaints when using chloramine.
