Chloramines and chlorine are chemicals often used by cities and towns to disinfect water and safely deliver it to homes. While they help keep water clean during transportation, they can be harmful to your water filtration system if not treated properly. Let's break it down!
Chloramine
Chloramines are a higher concentrated, harsher form of Chlorine. They're often used in larger cities where water needs to travel further from the treatment center.
Treating Chloramines
- Chloramines are detrimental to the media inside your system. Chloramines need to be filtered out before reaching your unit. If your water test shows Chloramine concentrations, we recommend looking into a catalytic carbon filter. You'll want to reach out to a local water treatment center. They'll be able to recommend which filter is best for your geographic location. Refer to the contact information below.
Chlorine
Chlorine can be harmful to the media inside your system if it's not treated properly. If your water test shows chlorine, you'll need review the specifications of the system. This information is found in the owner's manual. Check out the example below:
Note: Not all systems are rated to reduce Chlorine.
Treating Chlorine
- If your test results are below the Influent level listed (2.0 ppm in the example above), then this system will successfully reduce your chlorine content by the percentage listed.
- If your test results are above the influent level listed, you'll need a stronger, more specialized treatment system. We recommend reaching out to a local water treatment center for recommendations. Refer to the contact information below.
Do I have Chloramine or Chlorine?
To find out, contact a water treatment lab or specialist who can test your water for specific contaminants. Based on the results, they'll help you choose the right treatment for your water.
- Find a local lab by calling the Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or visit https://www.epa.gov/waterlabnetwork
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