Human health risk assessment of trihalomethanes in outdoor swimming pool waters in Montenegro

Key Points

• The aim is to assess health risks associated with trihalomethanes in outdoor swimming pools in Montenegro.
• Assessed health risks for different population groups including children and adults.
• Evaluated exposure routes, particularly through dermal contact.
• Analyzed total THM levels in swimming pool waters.
• Children showed no non-carcinogenic health risks.
• Adults faced non-carcinogenic risks from THMs exposure.
• All groups had unacceptable cancer health risks.

Abstract