Chlorine In Water - Scary As Hell

In its liquid form, chlorine in water is a powerful oxidizing and bleaching agent.

Source of Contamination: For decades, chlorine has been a major component of water purification, used to kill microbes in the water supply.

Health Effects: Although chlorine's reaction with water doesn't present a major health concern, it is its reaction with organic material in water that is very dangerous.

When this contaminant reach with organic material, it forms carcinogenic by-products, such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). These compounds have also been linked to kidney failures and respiratory illnesses.

Drinking Water Standards: The maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant is 0.08 mg/L. At levels above that, it is considered "unsafe."

Home Water Treatment: To remove this contaminant from water and make it healthier to drink, you'll need a water filter certified to the NSF 42 or NSF 53 standard.

NSF certification gives the consumer peace of mind in that the filter is guaranteed to be able to remove the contaminant in question.

This whole house water filter is certified to NSF 42 standard.

This under sink water purifier and countertop water purification system are certified to NSF 53 standard.

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