… Sunlight, titanium dioxide remove harmful compounds from wastewater Wastewater treatment plants use disinfectants, such as chlorine, to kill harmful microorganisms before releasing their effluent water into rivers and streams. However, these disinfectants can also react with organic matter in the water, forming byproducts that can cause cancer and other … is needed to apply this technology for wastewater treatment. Abusallout envisions a continuous flow system using clear tubing, with the length determined based on removal time, but an open storage area might also work. He is also testing another process that uses sunlight along with hydrogen peroxide. Once he determines which process is most effective at removing …