Chlorine is used as a disinfectant to treat water.

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6 Common Water Treatment Buying Mistakes

Many homeowners are faced with water issues such as hard water, iron staining, or sulfur/chlorine odors.  The way water is treated has changed over the years, and there is no longer one size fits all.  In the past, it was common to install a water softener and think all your water issues were resolved.  In […]

Chlorine in Water

How often have you been to a restaurant, drank the water, and it smelled like a swimming pool?  Probably too often.  You can also experience this obnoxious smell when filling a glass of water at your home.  For homes on city water, you experience this because municipalities must add certain chlorine levels to keep the […]

What is Chloramine in Water?

If you are on city water, your water is treated with a disinfectant.  It is common for municipalities to use chlorine, which is what homeowners will smell when they turn on their faucets.  However, some cities are using chloramines.  What are they?  Why are they being used?