Health Concern

Chlorine in Drinking Water

Chlorine is a chemical disinfectant added to municipal water supplies to kill harmful bacteria and viruses.

4.0 mg/L

EPA Action Level

Cl₂

Chemical Formula

10-20%

FL Homes Affected

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

Skin and eye irritation
Respiratory irritation
Dry skin and hair
Unpleasant taste and odor

Long-term Effects

Increased cancer risk (trihalomethanes)
Respiratory problems
Skin conditions
Digestive issues

Common Sources

Municipal water treatment facilities

Swimming pool chemicals

Industrial processes

Household cleaning products

Wastewater treatment plants

Detection & Testing

Test strips for free chlorine

Digital chlorine meters

Professional water testing

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Removal & Treatment Methods

Activated Carbon

Effectiveness 95%

Highly effective at removing chlorine and improving taste

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Vitamin C Filters

Effectiveness 90%

Neutralizes chlorine through chemical reaction

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Reverse Osmosis

Effectiveness 98%

Removes chlorine and other contaminants

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Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

EPA requires chlorine levels below 4.0 mg/L in drinking water

Action Level: 4.0 mg/L

Prevalence in FL: 10-20% of homes

Take Action

Protect your family from chlorine exposure with proper filtration.

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Related Contaminants

Lead

Chlorine can increase lead leaching

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Bacteria

Chlorine is used to kill harmful bacteria

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PFAS

Both are chemical contaminants

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Chlorine in Drinking Water

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

Long-term Effects

Common Sources

Detection & Testing

Test strips for free chlorine

Digital chlorine meters

Professional water testing

Removal & Treatment Methods

Activated Carbon

Vitamin C Filters

Reverse Osmosis

Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

Take Action

Related Contaminants

Lead

Bacteria

PFAS