I'm wondering, if the EDC such as bisphenol A, was chlorinated during the water treatment process, is the toxicity of formed disinfection by-products (DBPs) from EDCs smaller than the EDCs itself?
Many studies have been conducted on the DBP formation potential of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC), however, the toxicity comparison (before and after the chlorination process) was not comprehensive and limited.
Dr. Bilal
Bisphenol A are inherently toxic and can induce endocrine disrupting effect. Therefore, bisphenol A free plastic items are required by regulators in many countries. Depending on the treatment type, it is safe to imply that degradation products of Bisphenol A are generally non-toxic or less toxic than parent compound. However, the water matrix and its composition play an important role in the formation of toxic DBPs.
Imma F
I once wrote a paper on Bisphenol A, the degradation products were studied after photolysis, toxicity remains an issue to be answered.
DOI: 10.1080/02652030600889541
DOI: 10.1080/02652030600889541
Dr Mac
Chlorination works for removing dangerous bacteria - mainly Enterobacteria. Without it many humans and domestic animals die. Flushing human hormones down the toilet is a different sort of problem that is not sorted out by chlorination.
Asok Dasmahapatra
BPA is an environmental estrogen and have significant affinity for estrogen receptors
R. Thomas Zoeller