trihalomethane
noun
tri·halo·meth·ane
(ˌ)trī-ˌha-lə-ˈme-ˌthān 
British usually -ˈmē-
: any of various derivatives CHX3 of methane (such as chloroform) that have three halogen atoms per molecule and are formed especially during the chlorination of drinking water
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Among the chemicals cited in the lawsuit was TTHM, an abbreviation for total trihalomethane.
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Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
The bureau advises us to filter our tap water because of carcinogenic chloramines and trihalomethane that are in the water as part of the disinfection process, as well as heavy metals that are picked up in the pipes on the way to homes.
—oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2020
The water was verified to have high levels of TTHM, total trihalomethanes, which can cause multiple medical complications if consumed in large amounts.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2020
Multiple municipal tests over the years show water in Martin County exceeds the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethane and haloacetic acid, both byproducts of the water’s treatment and both carcinogenic.
—April Johnston, Cincinnati.com, 26 Dec. 2019
But Veolia has said it was only hired by the city to assess bacteria and harmful chlorine compounds (trihalomethanes) in Flint’s water supply, not lead.
—Wired, 13 Dec. 2019
And not only lead, but trihalomethane (TTHM) – a chemical byproduct of chlorine disinfectant.
—Richard Horan, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
In Dos Palos, where the water contains potentially harmful chemicals known as trihalomethanes, Joaquin Garcia has 5-gallon jugs of clean water delivered to his home.
—Dale Kasler, Phillip Reese and Ryan Sabalow, sacbee, 1 June 2018
Until several months ago, customers received notices on the back of their water bills stating that their water had been tested and found to be above federal limits of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018
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Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
The bureau advises us to filter our tap water because of carcinogenic chloramines and trihalomethane that are in the water as part of the disinfection process, as well as heavy metals that are picked up in the pipes on the way to homes.
—oregonlive, 25 Apr. 2020
The water was verified to have high levels of TTHM, total trihalomethanes, which can cause multiple medical complications if consumed in large amounts.
—Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2020
Multiple municipal tests over the years show water in Martin County exceeds the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethane and haloacetic acid, both byproducts of the water’s treatment and both carcinogenic.
—April Johnston, Cincinnati.com, 26 Dec. 2019
But Veolia has said it was only hired by the city to assess bacteria and harmful chlorine compounds (trihalomethanes) in Flint’s water supply, not lead.
—Wired, 13 Dec. 2019
And not only lead, but trihalomethane (TTHM) – a chemical byproduct of chlorine disinfectant.
—Richard Horan, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018
In Dos Palos, where the water contains potentially harmful chemicals known as trihalomethanes, Joaquin Garcia has 5-gallon jugs of clean water delivered to his home.
—Dale Kasler, Phillip Reese and Ryan Sabalow, sacbee, 1 June 2018
Until several months ago, customers received notices on the back of their water bills stating that their water had been tested and found to be above federal limits of trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018
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“Trihalomethane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trihalomethane. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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