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Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) tablets as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for the routine treatment of drinking water at the household level.
Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2006 Mar; 209(2):173-81.IJ

Abstract

Household water treatment using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been recognized as a cost-effective means of reducing the heavy burden of diarrhea and other waterborne diseases, especially among populations without access to improved water supplies. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), which is widely used in emergencies, is an alternative source of chlorine that may present certain advantages over NaOCl for household-based interventions in development settings. We summarize the basic chemistry and possible benefits of NaDCC, and review the available literature concerning its safety and regulatory treatment and microbiological effectiveness. We review the evidence concerning NaDCC in field studies, including microbiological performance and health outcomes. Finally, we examine studies and data to compare NaDCC with NaOCl in terms of compliance, acceptability, affordability and sustainability, and suggest areas for further research.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Clasen T
Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Keppel St., London WC1E 7HT, UK. thomas.clasen@lshtm.ac.uk
Edmondson P
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Developing CountriesDiarrheaDisinfectantsHumansSodium HypochloriteTriazinesWater MicrobiologyWater PurificationWater Supply

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

16387550

Citation

Clasen, Thomas, and Paul Edmondson. "Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) Tablets as an Alternative to Sodium Hypochlorite for the Routine Treatment of Drinking Water at the Household Level." International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, vol. 209, no. 2, 2006, pp. 173-81.
Clasen T, Edmondson P. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) tablets as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for the routine treatment of drinking water at the household level. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2006;209(2):173-81.
Clasen, T., & Edmondson, P. (2006). Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) tablets as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for the routine treatment of drinking water at the household level. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 209(2), 173-81.
Clasen T, Edmondson P. Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) Tablets as an Alternative to Sodium Hypochlorite for the Routine Treatment of Drinking Water at the Household Level. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2006;209(2):173-81. PubMed PMID: 16387550.
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