Haloacetic acids

Chemical Formula
Bendrinė – C₂HₓHalᵧO₂ (priklausomai nuo halogenų skaičiaus)
Compound Type
Halogenated acids
Where Found
Formed as by-products during the chlorination of drinking water
May be carcinogenic, toxic to aquatic organisms, persist in the environment for a long time, contribute to water pollution

Environmental Hazard