I’ve never heard of disinfection byproducts before, so why am I hearing about this now?

Technological advances in laboratory analytical methods allow us to detect and report constituents we did not know existed as recently as the 1970s. Federal and State drinking water regulations continue to become more stringent. The requirement to notify you directly is similar to the Prop 65 state requirement to post ‘this building contains chemicals dangerous to your health’ signs at convenience stores or other businesses. All efforts are in an effort to protect public health.

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1. I’ve never heard of disinfection byproducts before, so why am I hearing about this now?
2. Why do we need to add chlorine to the water?
3. What is a THM and how is it formed?
4. How much is a ug/l?
5. What about other water systems?
6. What can I do to lower the THMs at my tap?
7. Are personal home filters effective?
8. Should I drink bottled water instead?