Consider Using A Chlorine Test Kit In
Your Home
Why is chlorine in my water?
Many public water systems use chlorine as a disinfecting agent to kill
pathogenic bacteria or other potentially harmful organisms. Chlorine
is a poison that is very effective in killing bacteria, and from that
standpoint, it helps provide millions of Americans with
bacteriologically safe water. However, chlorine will not kill
cyptosporidium cysts, and therefore does not guarantee
micobiologically safe water. If your water comes from a private well,
then a chlorination system in the well may serve the same purpose.
While chlorine is important in effectively treating water, by the time
it reaches your home it may cause your water to take on a strong taste
and odor. In either case, it is advisable to test your water. |
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Why is chlorine in my water?
Many public water systems use chlorine as a disinfecting agent to kill
pathogenic bacteria or other potentially harmful organisms. Chlorine is a
poison that is very effective in killing bacteria, and from that
standpoint, it helps provide millions of Americans with bacteriologically
safe water. However, chlorine will not kill cyptosporidium cysts, and
therefore does not guarantee micobiologically safe water. If your water
comes from a private well, then a chlorination system in the well may
serve the same purpose. While chlorine is important in effectively
treating water, by the time it reaches your home it may cause your water
to take on a strong taste and odor. In either case, it is advisable to
test your water.
What can be done to reduce chlorine?
First you need to obtain and use a chlorine test kit.
Click here to purchase a chlorine test kit.
Then, activated carbon filters will reduce chlorine taste and odor,
leaving you with great-tasting water. Filters for taste and odor are
usually installed at the point-of-use under or near the kitchen faucet.
What are the problems associated with chlorine?
Chlorine may cause and unpleasant taste or odor in your water and ice
cubes. This will also impact the taste of any food or beverage you make
using that water. The unpleasant taste also discourages many people from
drinking the recommended daily amount of water.
Another concern is dry skin, hair and scalp. Chlorine has
been known to cause dryness and irritations with humans that wash with
chlorinated water on a routine basis. Even pets who are bathed in
chlorinated water sometimes develop skin problems.
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