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Is Drinking Chlorinated Water Healthy

Posted on May 25, 2016 by James McMahon

Is drinking chlorinated water healthy? The notion of whether or not your chlorinated tap water is ‘healthy’ for you to drink is an intriguing question. USEPA regulates the level of contaminants which can be present in tap water. As long … Continue reading →

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The Health Effects of Chloramine…and how to remove it

Posted on January 11, 2014 by James McMahon

When chlorine is added to water it interacts with organic material to form a variety of cancer causing byproducts. Up to 17% of bladder cancers in the US are thought to be caused by these carcinogens, also known as disingection … Continue reading →

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How To Remove Chloramine From Drinking Water

Posted on October 30, 2011 by James McMahon

Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia that is used by some cities to disinfect drinking water. The best way to remove chloramine is to use a combination of whole house water filter and a kitchen water filter. My Urban Defender whole house water filter will remove chloramine. However, when I recommend it to a customer with chloramine in their drinking water then I will also recommend a kitchen water filter. This is because I have found that enough chloramine can bypass a whole house filter that it can still be tasted when drinking water. Continue reading →

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