Editing Ammonia solution (section)

=== Water treatment ===
Ammonia is used to produce [[monochloramine|chloramine]], which may be utilised as a disinfectant.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chloramines in Drinking Water|url=https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/chloramines-drinking-water|website=EPA|publisher=US Environmental Protection Agency|access-date=6 March 2018|date=2015-10-20}}</ref> In drinking water, chloramine is preferred over direct [[Water chlorination|chlorination]] for its ability to remain active in stagnant water pipes longer, thereby reducing the risk of waterborne infections.

Ammonia is used by [[Fishkeeping|aquarists]] for the purposes of setting up a new fish tank using an ammonia process called [[fishless cycling]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fishless Cycling|url=http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/the-almost-complete-guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html|website=Aquarium Advice|date=12 April 2011 |access-date=6 March 2018}}</ref> This application requires that the ammonia contain no additives.