At 11:38 PM -0400 9/27/99, George Nelson wrote: >Those arguing against it then >pointed out that its use produced toxic by-products (chlorophenols, >chloramines, trihalomethanes) and that many of these had lingering effects. I agree with all of that, but bear in mind that most of your drinking water and nearly all swimming pools are kept sanitary by free chlorine ions. --- Regards, Cameron.