ANYL 154 |
| Previous research studies have shown that chlorinated swimming pools produce various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may be harmful to human health. The disinfection chlorine-related compounds react with organic matter, such as urine and sweat, to form airborne chloramines and halogenated hydrocarbons. In our previous preliminary study, elevated amounts of chloroform, chloramines, and various trihalomethanes were found in the air above both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. A more comprehensive study will be conducted by taking air samples above Jacuzzis and indoor pools. We will be utilizing gas chromatography techniques in order to analyze the air samples. The analytical tools will include GC-Flame Ionization Detector (FID), GC-Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD), GC-Mass Spectrometer (MS), and GC-Electron Capture Detector (ECD). In comparing the indoor and Jacuzzi samples we will consider the temperature of the water, the chemicals used in each vicinity, and the time and air conditions when the sample was taken. High concentrations of chloroform, chloramines and other trihalomethanes are expected as well as significant differences in airborne compound concentrations from swimming pools and Jacuzzis. |
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Environmental Chemistry
8:55 AM-11:55 AM, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Rm. 335, Oral
Division of Analytical Chemistry |