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Some Residents Worry about Chloramine’s Usage and Safety

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:35:56 GMT

By Dr. Mercola

More than one in five Americans are drinking tap water that's been treated with a derivative of chlorine known as chloramine. This disinfectant is formed by mixing chlorine with ammonia.

Chloramine is a less effective disinfectant than chlorine, but it is longer lasting and stays in the water system as it moves through the pipes that transport it to your home (a process that can take three or four days).

For this reason, chloramine is often used alongside chlorine as a "secondary" disinfectant designed to remain in your water longer – but is it safe?

Chloramines May Raise Your Water's Level of Toxic Unregulated Disinfection Byproducts

If you receive municipal water that is treated with chlorine or chloramines, toxic disinfection byproducts (DBPs) form when these disinfectants react with natural organic matter like decaying vegetation in the source water.

DBPs are over 1,000 times more toxic than chlorine , and out of all the other toxins and contaminants present in your water, such as fluoride and miscellaneous pharmaceutical drugs, DBPs are likely the absolute worst of the bunch.

Already, it's known that trihalomethanes (THMs), one of the most common DBPs, are Cancer Group B carcinogens, meaning they've been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. They've also been linked to reproductive problems in both animals and humans, such as spontaneous abortion, stillbirths, and congenital malformations, even at lower levels. These types of DBPs can also:

Weaken your immune system
Disrupt your central nervous system
Damage your cardiovascular system
Disrupt your renal system
Cause respiratory problems

One of the benefits often touted about chloramines is that they produce lower levels of regulated DBPs, such as THMs, compared to chlorine. They still produce them, just at lower levels.

In 1998, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Stage 1 Disinfection Byproducts Rule, which required water treatment systems to reduce the formation of DBPs. This has led to an increasing number of treatment plants switching from chlorine to chloramine …

Many believe this makes chloramine the superior choice in terms of safety, but what is less publicized is that compared to chlorine, water treated with monochloramine (the most common form of chloramine used to disinfect drinking water) may contain higher concentrations of unregulated disinfection byproducts – the risks of which are unknown.

Considering that many water utilities treat their water with both chlorine and chloramine, you may be getting the most of both regulated and unregulated DBPs in your drinking water, shower and bath (the DBPs that enter your body through your skin during showering or bathing also go directly into your bloodstream). There are, in fact, as many as 600 different toxic DBPs that have been identified, and to which you may be exposed through treated water.

Higher Lead Levels in Water Linked to Chloramines

There are other issues with chloramine in your water that you should be aware of, like its potential to extract lead from old water pipes. For example, when you combine chloramines with the fluoride (hydrofluorosilicic acid) added to most of the U.S. water supply, they become very effective at extracting lead from old plumbing systems—essentially, together, they promote the accumulation of lead in the water supply!

"In fact the two of them have been combined, and I believe patented to be put together so that they could extract lead," said fluoride activist Jeff Green.

Lead, a known toxin to your brain and nervous system, is so toxic that it has been banned in gasoline and children's toys, and lead paint hasn't been in use since 1978. But even the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges that when chlorine is replaced with chloramines in drinking water, it raises not only the amount of lead that leaches into water, but the blood lead levels of children who consume it!

" When the free chlorine was replaced with chloramines, the transformed highly insoluble lead scale minerals were no longer stable and dissolved. Therefore, a substantial level of lead was released from the lead service lines into drinking water at the tap.

CDC reviewed the relationship between BLLs [blood lead levels] in children, the presence of a lead service line, and water disinfection practices in DC during 1998–2006. The study reported that the presence of a lead service line was associated with higher BLLs in children. This relationship was most pronounced during 2001 through June 2004, when chloramines were used to disinfect the drinking water without adequate corrosion control.

An observational study in which the BLLs of children were matched to population-based data of water lead levels during periods when water disinfection practices changed in DC concluded that the increase in water lead levels was associated with an increase in the BLLs of children."

An analysis in Environmental Health Perspectives also found that introducing chloramines may increase the lead in drinking water, and pointed out that although anti-corrosive agents added during the treatment process are supposed to mitigate this risk, they aren't always effective: 5

"Several recent studies provided evidence that the introduction of chloramines to water systems with lead-containing pipes, fixtures, or solder may increase the amount of dissolved lead in water because of changes in water chemistry; interactions with additives such as coagulants or fluoridation agents may remove lead dioxide scales originally formed during decades of chlorine-based disinfection.

This leaching might be managed to some extent by the addition of anticorrosivity agents during the water treatment process; however, the details of all the related environmental chemistry are not fully understood and are highly dependent on the particular chemical interactions found in each water treatment and distribution system."

Many Residents Voice Concerns Over Chloramines, Safety Studies Seriously Lacking

Residents across the United States from California and Oklahoma to Vermont have voiced concerns over chloramine safety, wondering whether it's truly as safe as water utilities would like you to believe. At the very least, the chemical has been linked to skin irritations and rashes, noted Robert Howd of the California EPA: 6

" …chloramines, like chlorine, can irritate sensitive mucus membranes, and could potentially cause skin irritation. When some utilities have switched to chloramine, there have been user reports of bad-tasting water, a bad feel of the water on the skin, skin irritation, and other symptoms."

Furthermore, according to the EPA, no scientific studies on chloramine's effects on your skin or respiratory tract via inhalation have been conducted. And while some cancer studies have been, they are so limited that they are not able to conclusively determine if chloramine might, in fact, cause cancer. 7

This is concerning, since exposure to chloramine in your indoor air while bathing and showering may represent your greatest route of exposure, even more so than drinking it.

Also the cancer studies on chloramine itself are so limited that they cannot be used to determine if chloramine is a carcinogen, and its environmental effects are worrisome. Chloramine is toxic to frogs and other amphibians, reptiles, fish and other aquatic and marine life, to the extent that you cannot use chloramine-treated water to fill up a fish tank or backyard fish pond. As the water runs into streams, rivers and other marine areas, it could be disastrous for the marine life.

So while water utilities stand to save money by cutting chlorine costs with chloramine, the benefits to the public are far less clear. Other potential concerns include: 8

Because of chloramine's corrosive nature, it has been linked to pinhole pitting in copper water pipes, which can lead to small water leaks and mold growth in your home
Chloramine also corrodes rubber toilet flappers and gaskets, rubber hoses, and rubber fittings in dishwashers and water heaters, leading to costly home repairs
Chloramine de-elasticizes PVC pipes, making them brittle and accelerating the leaching of possible carcinogens from the plastic into drinking water

Chloramine is Difficult to Remove From Your Water, But it Can be Done

Chloramine cannot be removed by quick boiling your water or letting it sit out in an open container (as is sometimes recommended for chlorine). A carbon filter can remove the chemical from your drinking water, but that leaves your shower and bath – a significant route of exposure -- without protection. It would be helpful to take as cold a shower as possible as heat will convert more of the chemicals to a toxic gas. Additionally shorter showers will also obviously further limit your exposure.

Because of the high flow rate and large volume of water passing through your shower, there is no showerhead filter on the market that will effectively remove all chloramine. A whole-house filtration system is therefore your best choice to remove chlorine, chloramine, ammonia, DBPs and other contaminants from all of your water sources (bath, shower and tap).

If you don't have the resources for a whole-house filtration system at this time, there are a couple of other tricks you can try:

Adding fruit, such as slices of peeled orange, to a 1-gallon water pitcher, which will help neutralize chloramine in about 30 minutes
Dissolving a 1,000-mg vitamin C tablet into your bath water, which will neutralize the chloramine in an average-size bathtub

If you're not sure whether your city uses chloramine as a water disinfectant, contact your local water utility. And if you have concerns, voice them to your municipality. There are other disinfection techniques available, such as ultraviolet light and micro-filtration, which appear to be much safer, and may be an option in your area if enough people get involved to prompt change. This recently occurred in Albemarle County in Central Virginia, which dropped the consideration of chloramines after negative public feedback -- and is now looking at the use of granular-activated carbon as a secondary water disinfectant.

The Truth Behind Alkaline Water

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:10:26 GMT

Alkaline Water Myths Debugged

Alkaline Water Explained

Alkaline water is commonly produced by an “ionizer,” a device that changes the chemical composition of water. “The idea is that an ionizer changes the pH level of water,” Ms. Czerwony says. “This makes the water more alkaline and less acidic.” In addition, marketers claim alkaline water works as an antioxidant to prevent cell damage that leads to disease. “Our bodies are wonderful machines. If there is an imbalance, we have ways to correct it.” They also claim numerous health benefits: improved digestion, slowing down the aging process, boosting the body’s mineral content and preventing bone loss. But such claims have not been properly tested in controlled scientific studies, and some even run counter to what science tells us about the body. “There have been no empirical studies showing that alkaline water has health benefits,” Ms. Czerwony says. “If and when there are, they’ll be worth discussing.”

Possible side effects and risks of alkaline water

The general consensus is that alkaline drinking water is safe. Although, there are some symptoms that can arise.

Some negative side effects include the lowering of natural stomach acidity, which helps kill bacteria and prevent other undesirable pathogens from entering the bloodstream.

Additionally, an overall excess of alkalinity in the body may cause gastrointestinal issues and skin irritations. Too much alkalinity may also agitate the body’s normal pH, leading to metabolic alkalosis , a condition that may produce the following symptoms:

nausea
vomiting
hand tremors
muscle twitching
tingling in the extremities or face
confusion

Alkalosis can also cause a decrease in free calcium in the body, which can affect bone health. However, the most common cause of hypocalcemia isn’t from drinking alkaline water, but from having an underactive parathyroid gland .

Source: Healthline

The Marketing Hype Lacks Scientific Evidence

If you've heard the marketing pitches, "alkaline water can increase your energy, hydrate you better than regular water, prevent digestive issues and even slow aging," you may have gained interest in alkaline water. Science does not support these claims, says Beth Czerwony MS, RD, LD, a Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian. “This may be a case where you slap a ‘natural’ label on water and charge double, and people want to believe that it’s worth more,” Ms. Czerwony says.

Your Body Does It Better

Unless you have certain conditions such as kidney or respiratory disease, your body maintains a healthy pH balance on its own. “Our bodies are wonderful machines,” Ms. Czerwony says. “If there is an imbalance, we have ways to correct it. For example, if your blood becomes too acidic, you breathe out more carbon dioxide to bring the levels down.”

In addition, once alkaline water hits your stomach, the gastric juices will neutralize it — another example of natural balancing. This makes any resulting benefits unlikely. Skewing your body’s pH balance too far on the alkaline side can do damage over time, too, particularly by throwing off the digestive process. “Extremes in either direction — too acidic or too alkaline — can cause problems,” Ms. Czerwony says. “Your body wants something closer to neutral, and it has ways of achieving it.” Hydration is crucial for health, of course. However, because credible research backing the benefits of alkaline water is lacking, Ms. Czerwony recommends sticking with plain water. “Water is great,” she says. “Just drink it. Don’t fancify it.”

Source: Cleveland Clinic

Did you know that water can naturally be alkaline or artificially alkaline?

In nature, water flows down mountain streams and picks up alkaline minerals from the porous rock it runs through affecting its pH and making it naturally alkaline.

Companies have created machines that make water alkaline though ionizing the water or sometimes called "electrolysis." During electrolysis, water ionizers split apart water molecules with electricity to artificially alter the pH and create alkaline water.

Naturally alkaline water has a chemical makeup that is significantly different from artificially alkaline water. The most important factor is that artificially alkaline water causes unwanted side effects and should not be consumed often.

What is the difference between naturally and artificially alkaline water?

When measured in drinking water, an alkaline pH can be a result of either natural or unnatural conditions in the water. Thus when comparing two waters, each with a pH of 9.5, one can be healthful while the other causes side effects.

Water ionizers split apart water molecules with electricity to artificially create alkaline water. Why is this artificial? All water found in nature has a pH that perfectly corresponds to the minerals in the water. When you drink alkaline water, the body assumes it is receiving alkaline minerals, like calcium and magnesium. The problem with ionized water is that the body thinks it is receiving more alkaline minerals than what are actually present in the water.

If our goal is to be healthy, why would we drink or eat anything artificial? For the companies manufacturing ionizer machines, creating naturally alkaline water simply costs too much. Don’t expect the manufactures to start discussing the issue anytime soon. Most people never question whether water is naturally or artificially alkaline and these companies prefer it that way.

What are the side effects of drinking ionized water?

Artificially alkaline water only neutralizes acidity where it has direct contact, like the stomach and small intestine. When consumed daily, the small intestine in particular becomes overly alkaline and side effects begin to appear. Most common are erratic heart behavior, hypertension, nervousness/anxiety, urinary tract and bladder infections, and stabbing side pains.

We have spoken to numerous individuals who were hospitalized for heart conditions that magically disappeared when they stopped drinking artificially alkaline or ionized water. Why would anyone ingest anything unnatural when natural alternatives are available at a comparable cost?

More severe side effects were observed in a clinical study involving rats. The study revealed injury to cardiac tissue (heart muscle) as a result of drinking ERW (Electrolyzed Reduced Water), or water created by ionizer machines (artificially alkaline water). In an age when heart disease is a leading killer, ionized water is simply not a smart choice.

Why do some people see benefits when drinking ionized water for the first 30 days?

Before the body is stressed by the artificial alkalinity, it enjoys two wonderful benefits from drinking ionized water- increased hydration and more antioxidants. In fact, if these machines could do what they do WITHOUT altering the pH, they would not be nearly as harmful. The low ORP (one measure of antioxidant effects) and microclustering are responsible for 99% of all benefits observed from drinking ionized water.

Is it OK to drink alkaline water daily? Can one become too alkaline?

For excellent health, it is important to drink naturally alkaline water daily. Doing so supplies the body with the alkaline minerals it needs to buffer acid. While all of these minerals are not nutritionally available, they do buffer acid.

In the case of naturally alkaline water, it is recommended to drink at least two liters per day. Since the alkalinity is a result of naturally alkaline minerals like calcium and magnesium, the body is capable of using the minerals it needs and storing or discarding any excess.

If you are drinking ionized water or artificially alkaline water, it is always advised to measure your body's pH daily and regulate your consumption accordingly. Ionized water should not be used as a daily drinking water as you can easily become too alkaline and harm the body.

Source: Aqualiv

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5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Reverse Osmosis in New Orleans

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:04:25 GMT

Reverse Osmosis Filtration (Commercial and Residential)

First Off... What Is Reverse Osmosis?

You may have heard the term reverse osmosis when researching water filtration systems for your home, but you may be unclear on the specific features and benefits of a reverse osmosis system. Making a choice about the best system for high water quality in your house can be difficult – but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re considering a reverse osmosis system, here are the details on what a reverse osmosis system can provide for you and your family.

Reverse osmosis systems are physical filtration systems that remove contaminants, large particles, dissolved minerals and other foreign substances by using a high pressure pump to push water through a filter. The filter allows water to pass through while leaving unwanted substances on the other side of the filter. The substances are then pushed through a reject stream, preventing them from continuing through the filter into your water.

Another common option for water in your home is a water softener . Water softeners differ from reverse osmosis systems by using ionization to replace magnesium and calcium ions with sodium ions. This process turns water with a high mineral concentration, known as hard water, into water with a lower mineral concentration, known as soft water.

However, water softeners do not remove the wide variety of particles and contaminants that a reverse osmosis system can remove. Think water softeners for benefits for your hair, skin, appliances, dishes and clothes – and reverse osmosis systems for benefits to your drinking water.

Reverse osmosis systems improve the taste of water through the removal of minerals and contaminants. If you’re concerned about the quality and taste of your water, reverse osmosis systems are the way to go. Contact NOLA Water today to find the right system for your home.

credit: kinetico.com

The Quality of Your Source Water

If you're using water for industrial or even residential use, relying on your tap water fed from the municipal source may not be an option. If your water has known issues like rust, calcium carbonate, and other contaminants, select a reverse osmosis system that is designed to filter the appropriate contaminants known to your water.

If your water comes from a well or lake, you will need to test the water to know what contaminants are in that water supply. Any reverse osmosis system you decide on must be able to filter out the contaminants you have present in your water to be most effective.

Before selecting your filtration system, you should completely understand all of the filtration methods available. UV systems are good for reducing the risk of microbiological contamination, but RO/UF technology is better for filtering out total dissolved solids.

How Much Water Are You Treating?

If you need water for an industrial application, you may need water from a bulk source like a reservoir or river. Considering the time in which you need a certain amount of water filtered should aid in your decision for the size of the RO system needed.

Aiming for the higher quality systems is a must when dealing with the commercial treatment of water. A lower quality, less expensive system will take longer filter and provide a lower quality of water purity overall. Also, consider plans for expanding in the future and the size of unit you will need if those plans become reality.

Environmental Conditions

The environmental conditions the reverse osmosis system works in can affect its' performance overall and your decision for which type of unit to go with. There’s no point in paying for a solar-powered water filter system if you live where there is limited sunlight. You want a system that can withstand hurricanes, flooding and other extreme weather conditions to protect your investment.

If you're in a high-risk area for boil advisories, make sure to contact your local water professional today to assess your needs properly!

The Associated Costs

Make sure to consider all costs associated with purchasing a reverse osmosis system. For residential, make sure you have a maintenance plan setup to avoid possible damage due to improper care of your home RO unit . For commercial units, make siure to read over the conditions of your purchase contract and what is included to cover your equipment. Ensure the utility usage of the unit aligns with your projected monthly expenses.

If your business needs new plumbing and installation, consider the expenses associated with a new system as well as the obstruction of any production in your business.

The Cost Effectiveness

Considering the long term investment in a residential or commercial RO system will help determine the type of system you ultimately want. Buying an inexpensive unit will need to be replaced sooner, may require more maintenance and also may not include a warranty or service plan. In addition to these things, the quality of water produced may be below expectations as well.

Purchasing a high-quality system back by a warranty, service plan and reputation can ultimately save you money down the road for any system.

You generally pay more for the overall capacity the system can handle, but the true comparison is the final price/gallon produced by two different systems. One, single system with the ability to handle a large amount of water is usually more cost-effective than two, smaller systems working to meet the same demands.

Also, with increased water efficiency comes higher production in a commercial setting. What is the potential gain for production time/cost that you will be benefiting from?

Conclusion

Lastly, the quality of water is essential for your home or business. Consider all aspects of what a reverse osmosis system offers for your, your family, or your business.

Removing Chlorine & Chloramines From Your Tap Water

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:32:48 GMT

Rid your home of unpleasant water smell & taste.

We use water... all day, everyday

Our daily lives require water, plain and simple. We use it to wash our clothes, wash our dishes, take a shower, and of course... we use it to drink and stay healthy and hydrated.

Properly treated, water is the most healthy liquid you can consume and the cleanest solution to cleaning everyday household items.

Water purification companies understand the dangers associated with untreated water and have taken steps to purify raw water in the most cost-efficient way; using chlorine and chloramine as disinfecting agents.

Why the switch from Chlorine to Chloramine?

Municipalities have been using chlorine as the main disinfectant for over 100 years. Not until recently have public water supplies started to use chloramine as an alternative.

Essentially, chloramine is just ammonia combined with drinking water that already contains chlorine.

More specifically,

"an organic compound containing a chlorine atom bonded to nitrogen, especially any of a group of sulfonamide derivatives used as antiseptics and disinfectants."

Chloramine remains more effective in water distribution pipelines for a longer period of time. Chloramine also removes pathogens such as microorganisms, infectious disease and protozoans.

The U.S. ranks 64th in public water quality, with Switzerland claiming the #1 spot due to their superior natural resources and strict standards for water treatment.

Chlorine still proves to be effective today for removing pathogens and residents continually look for options to remove the chlorine taste from their water for superior water drink-ability.

History Behind Chloramine (in a nutshell)

According to cdc.gov :

"Chlorine was first used as a drinking water disinfectant in Europe in the late 1800s. It was first used in the U.S. in 1908 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Chloramine has been used as a drinking water disinfectant in the U.S. in places like Springfield, Illinois, and Lansing, Michigan since 1929. Today, chlorine and chloramine are the major disinfectants used to disinfect public water systems."

For the long version, check out the EPA's site --> nepis.epa.gov

How to Filter Chloramine

Filtering chloramine can be more expensive compared to filtering chlorine. To remove chloramine, you need to have an extensive carbon filter that not only removes chlorine, but the chloramine molecule as well. Kinetico’s Chloramine Reduction System, frequently installed in conjunction with a Kinetico water softener, is a single-tank solution to filter chloramine from your home’s water supply. The system uses our exclusive Sulfaban media and delivers chloramine-free water to every faucet in your home. It works effectively to maximize chloramine reduction with minimal maintenance.

There are some showerhead filters on the market that claim to remove chloramine although none of these filters are certified to do so.

Whole house filtration systems are your best option to effectively remove any trace of chloramine. These systems can cost anywhere in between $700 to $1,200.

C heck out our water filter selection

Does Chlorine and Chloramine Pose a Health Risk?

Chloramine and chlorine are considered a respiratory irritant in all forms. A byproduct of this can be the compound THM or Trihalomethane. THM is toxic if this comes into contact with skin, inhaled or consumed.

One form of chloramine (monochloramine) is considered safe while dichloramine and trichloramine are considered harmful. Although once added to water, the compound can change depending on the organic matter already present in the water.

Health Effects of Chlorine

Inhalation has been the most harmful exposure to chlorine in recent studies . Exposure can result in immediate signs of possible symptoms:

Blurred vision
Burning pain, redness, and blisters on the skin if exposed to chlorine gas. Skin injuries similar to frostbite can occur if it is exposed to liquid chlorine
Burning sensation in the nose, throat, and eyes
Coughing
Chest tightness
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. These may appear immediately if high concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled, or they may be delayed if low concentrations of chlorine gas are inhaled.
Fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) that may be delayed for a few hours
Nausea and vomiting
Watery eyes
Wheezing

Health Effects of Chloramine

Respiratory Symptoms
• sinus and nasal congestion, sneezing
• coughing and wheezing
• dry throat, swollen throat, difficulty swallowing
• shortness of breath
• dry mouth, bad breath, furry-coating on tongue

Skin Symptoms
• rashes and red burning skin, intense itching
• dry, chapping, flaking, cracking skin, bleeding
• dry, itchy scalp, dandruff

Eye Symptoms
• dry, stinging, or burning eyes
• tearing, red eyes
• bleary eyes
• blurry vision

Digestive Symptoms
• diarrhea
• stomach ache
• irritable bowel symptoms

Effects of Chloramine on Plumbing Fixtures

Chloramine drastically shortens the life of plumbing and plumbing components. This can affect lead pipes as well as brass and copper plumbing.

Pinhole leaks in copper fixtures are a common result of chloramine in your water. In turn, these small leaks can cause mold and bacteria growth in your home posing a health risk to you and your family.

The accelerated rate of deterioration in rubber and polyurethane gaskets creates many problems for homeowners. A synthetic polymer can be used as a replacement to avoid chloramine corrosion.

It can take as little as 4 months for chloramine to begin eroding your household plumbing components.

How to Remove Chloramine/Chlorine From Water

In order to properly neutralize and disinfect these two chemicals from your water, you need a whole house water filtration system that meets industry standards.

There are many options to choose from for the best choice in your home.

1. Dechlorinator

Dechlorinator filters provide chlorine-free water to every faucet in your home, while also protecting your water softener from the harsh effects of chlorine.

Single-tank Dechlorinators are ideal for homes with lower water flow demands as well as limited space.

2. Reverse Osmosis

A compact, under the sink reverse osmosis unit for filtration of your drinking water and tap water in your home.

As a added feature, reverse osmosis systems not only remove chloramine and chlorine, but also heavy metals and by-products found in water.

3. Ultraviolet Light

UV light kills and neutralizes germs and bacteria in your water.

Proven and tested by the largest municipal water treatment systems, UV is an excellent, low-maintenance way to disinfect your drinking water.

4. Carbon Filters

Effective solution to removing chlorine, unpleasant odors and tastes.

The two tanks, which contain coconut shell media, accommodate higher flow rates needed in multi-person and larger homes. Non-electric control valve provides on-demand backwashing. Systems meter water and backwash based on actual usage. You won't waste water on unnecessary backwashing.

5. Neutralizer

Low-maintenance neuralizers have no timers or computers to set, adjust, repair or replace. Combined backwash and service cycles reduce maintenance and pressure drop.

Supplied in corrosion-resistant tanks, these large tanks provide greater capacity, with easy-access top port for simpler media replenishment.

Chlorine and chloramine cannot cause significant harm to human beings at regulated levels. However, it is best to be safe to protect your family since these chemicals do, in fact, raise concerns for one's health as well as lead to issues with your plumbing systems.

There are many solutions to help remove chlorine and chloramine in your home. Although, be sure to ask a professional to assess your needs in order to provide the optimal solution for you and your family.

For any additional information or questions regarding effective removal of these chemicals in your home, don't hesitate to reach out to us at Nola Water Systems, (504) 273-0543 or via email at enquiry@nolawater.com.