Physical and chemical variables as proxies for THM formation in wastewater disinfection in a Brazilian treatment plant.
Chlorination is a widely used disinfection method in Brazil's wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) due to its cost-effectiveness. However, the formation of DBPs, such as trihalomethanes (THMs), indicates risks to human health and the environment, especially in middle- and low-income countries where DBP monitoring remain...