氯胺为减少三卤甲烷（THM）的形成提供了一种相对便宜的方法，它提供了一种替代使用游离余氯的消毒过程。在南达科他州休伦，人们发现氯胺可以维持水质，降低THM水平，同时改善水的味道和气味。包括14个参考文献、表格和图表。

Chloramines offer a relatively inexpensive means for reducing trihalomethane (THM) formation by providing an alternate disinfection process to the use of a free chlorine residual. In Huron, South Dakota chloramines were found to maintain the water quality and reduce THM levels while improving the taste and odor of the water. Includes 14 references, tables, figures.