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Where to Start with Water Filtration

Rogue State of Mind

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Health Risks of Dichloroacetic Acid and Trichloroacetic Acid in Water

Dichloroacetic acid (DCA) and trichloroacetic acid (TCA) are potential human carcinogens, increasing the risk of liver and bladder cancer. These disinfection byproducts are formed when chlorine, chloramine, chlorine dioxide, and ozone react with bromide and organic matter. They exhibit mutagenic, cytotoxic, genotoxic, tratogenic, and carcinogenic properties. Studies have shown that these chemicals disrupt cellular metabolism by affecting the hyruvate dehydrogenase activity, which is essential for converting food into energy. Mitigating their impact is considered a relatively simple task, classifying it as a low-hanging fruit in terms of health risk management.

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