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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. monocarboxylic acids
  5. acetic acids
  6. haloacetic acids
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organic acids and salts
  3. carboxylic acids
  4. monocarboxylic acids
  5. acetic acids
  6. haloacetic acids

Preferred term

haloacetic acids

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are a group of chemicals that are formed along with other disinfection byproducts when chlorine or other disinfectants used to control microbial contaminants in drinking water react with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter in water.

    Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • HAA5

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/214332

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