Chlorite
Chlorite is a byproduct formed when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect drinking water. It can cause anemia and affect the nervous system in high doses.
Chlorite is a regulated disinfection byproduct that forms when chlorine dioxide is used to treat drinking water. The EPA has set a maximum contaminant level of 1.0 mg/L for chlorite in public water systems. Water utilities typically measure chlorite levels using ion chromatography. While chlorine dioxide is an effective disinfectant, water treatment plants must carefully balance disinfection needs with minimizing byproduct formation to protect public health and comply with regulations.
- People affected
- 18.5M
- Utilities with this contaminant
- 330
- States with this contaminant
- 24
Utilities with the highest levels of this contaminant
| Utility | Service Areas | Level | Population Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JA Jasper Water Works And Sewer Board | Jasper, AL | 0.777 ppm | 28,638 | View |
E E J Water Coop | Jasper County, IL | 0.766 ppm | 23,944 | View |
SH Shawnee Municipal Authority | Pottawatomie County, OK | 0.739 ppm | 29,990 | View |
MA Maryville Pws | Maryville, MO | 0.729 ppm | 10,775 | View |
LA Lake Of Egypt Pwd | Marion, IL | 0.713 ppm | 11,368 | View |
CI City Of Mineral Wells | Palo Pinto County, TX | 0.694 ppm | 15,090 | View |
CI City Of Port Arthur | Jefferson County, TX | 0.645 ppm | 53,818 | View |
SM Smiths Water And Sewer Authority | Smiths, AL | 0.630 ppm | 31,695 | View |
SM Smithville Pws | Smithville, MO | 0.608 ppm | 10,290 | View |
AL Alexander City Water Department | Alexander City, AL | 0.606 ppm | 29,565 | View |