This method, where a reduction is carried out in the anode compartment, uses HER as the counterelectrode reaction, eliminating the need for a sacrificial anode. Furthermore, additions of H2O are used to optimize the conversion yield, demonstrating that rigorous drying of the solvent and supporting electrolyte is not required for hydrodehalogenation. Lastly, finite difference simulations are used to gain insight into the oxidative reduction mechanism.