Chlorine & Chloramines

The smell of chlorine is a distinct one. You can usually tell just how much chlorine is in a public swimming pool or hot tub just by taking a whiff. Chlorine can also be found in many household cleaning products, such as bleach. 

Chlorine is a disinfectant. It kills any bacteria that may be present in the water. Water treatment facilities add small amounts of chlorine to the water we drink for that very reason. The EPA regulates the levels of chlorine added to water that passes through city treatment centers to make sure it’s free of bacteria when it enters your home’s water supply. However, chlorine can still potentially be harmful to us.

Many facilities used chloramines to treat water, which is a combination of chlorine and ammonia. But when used in excess, chloramines can not only make your water smell and taste bad, but it can also irritate the eyes and skin, especially for those who suffer from eczema. 

At Mel's Water/CIMS Water Solutions, we think the best way to remove chloramines from your drinking water is with a water filter. Our experts can test your water and design the very best water treatment system for your home.