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. 

Post an Answer

Sign In to Answer
1
R. Thomas Zoeller
Although often underappreciated, BPA is structurally similar to thyronines and can bind to thyroid hormone receptors.  Chlorination (and halogenation in general) improves that relationship.
0
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. 
0
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 

0
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.
0
Asok Dasmahapatra
BPA is an environmental estrogen and have significant affinity for estrogen receptors
0
Sainath
Depends on several factors. If BPA is not decomposed, some of the mono, di, tri chlorinated BPAs even tightly bound to the receptors and act as secondary estrogens.