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.
Aquatic toxicology
Endocrinology
Environmental engineering
Environmental fate and transport
Environmental health
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