CHLORINE & CHLORAMINE

Water Contaminant Report

Chlorine & Chloramine of Water

On our list of commonly found contaminants of concern!

Impacts our skin and hair chlorine converts to vapor in the shower and we breathe it in.

Chlorine, in its natural form, is a gas that is toxic. In liquid form (commonly known as hypochlorite) it is widely used at treatment plants to disinfect water supplies.

Chloramine is a chemical disinfectant produced by the reaction of ammonia and free chlorine. It is typically used at water treatment plants as a secondary disinfectant.

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Chlorine & Chloramine in our water continued …

Chlorine is widely used by towns as a water disinfection because of its low cost and effectiveness. When chlorine is added to water a process of oxidation begins and this results in the creation of a weak acid that attacks bacteria.

Chlorine has a few drawbacks, the biggest being the creation of TTHM’s as a result of disinfecting the water. Exposure to Chlorine can cause dry, itchy and flaky skin and can cause hair color to fade faster, if you dye your hair.

Chloramine is also widely used by towns at water treatment plants. It is a weaker chemical than chlorine and remains in the water longer. Chloramine is an effective disinfectant but it has the drawbacks of being skin irritants and it has corrosive properties. Aggravated skin conditions are common among those with sensitive skin.

Chlorine is much easier to filter out than Chloramine. Filter Media needs to be selected carefully and several other factors need to be evaluated. There are numerous system configurations that will provide an affordable, long lasting solution.

Pure Water by Design, Inc. can evaluate your water and design a whole home, affordable filtration system specifically designed for your water. Please use the contact page or give us a call at 781-733-9225 to schedule an appointment.