Bromide-assisted catalytic oxidation of lead(II) solids by chlorine in drinking water distribution systems

This study investigated the effect of bromide on the oxidation of three lead(II) solids by chlorine - a redox process critical to the control of lead release in drinking water distribution systems. Bromide had a strong catalytic effect on the oxidation of lead(II) carbonate solids, but had a limited impact on the oxidation of lead(II) phosphate.