Chlorine Taste In Your Drinking Water?
"If you can smell or taste Chlorine in
your drinking water - THERE ISN'T ENOUGH CHLORINE RESIDUAL IN IT!"
Chlorine produces BACTERIA-FREE WATER, and eliminates
algae and slime. It also removes hydrogen sulfide from ground water (wells,
springs), and eliminates iron bacteria (cenothrix) which are associated with
objectionable odor and taste.
Despite these important facts, some people STILL object
to Chlorine in their drinking water. Comments like "I don't like the way
Chlorine makes my water taste" are common.
THE BAD TASTE IS ACTUALLY DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENT RESIDUAL
OR THE LACK OF CHLORINE IN THEIR WATER.
The proper dosage of Chlorine, to maintain the required
minimum residual of "FREE" Chlorine is the important key.
If the residual falls below the "FREE" minimum,
the reforming of chlororganics and chloramines (the taste and odor producing
part of the disinfection process) takes place as a result of increased
contamination (Chlorine Demand).
The increased levels can be a result of a main break,
cross connection, increased bacteria growth from a dead-end line, or a
combination of all of these, and more.
There are some who favor switching to bottled water to
avoid drinking chlorinated water.
Consumers may be startled to learn that some brands of
bottled water contain CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICALS in amounts that EXCEED FEDERAL
STANDARDS. If these chemicals are found in bottled water, there are NO
regulations that require the PUBLIC TO BE NOTIFIED!
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment conducted
a study of 80 bottled water samples, which were collected from retail stores
and manufacturers between March 21 and May 22, 1994.
In 15% of the bottled water, cancer-causing chemicals
were discovered. Nine (9) contaminants were found in amounts that
When the same type of tests are given to a municipal or
rural water district, producing potable drinking water, the public must be
informed IMMEDIATELY of any contaminants found in excess of EPA limits.
The water district would then be tested on a more
frequent basis. The customers in the affected district are encouraged to drink
bottled water, but the bottled water could also be contaminated.
Many brands of bottled water begin as TAP WATER from public
water system, with the chlorine residual removed! After this, the bottled water
is given a two year shelf life, or more. There are little or no restrictions in
the environment in which the water is stored.
The complete elimination of deadly diseases such as
cholera, typhoid and others is now taken for granted, thanks to the
effectiveness of CHLORINATED WATER.
So why would anyone chance the return of a disease like
this, or chance deaths from E-coli or other contamination. Many say "We
will wait to disinfect when we are told we have to".
The recent deaths in the City of Walkerton, Ontario, June
2000, were caused by E-coli, as a result of run-off from cattle. WHAT GOES IN
THE GROUND TODAY, YOU WILL DRINK TOMORROW. This is reason enough to chlorinate
properly.
Chlorine has been available since the early 1900's, and
has overwhelmingly proved its effectiveness since that time.
Chlorine is as important to pure water as the polio
vaccine has been to children and adults' health. Both continue to keep disease
away from humans. Polio vaccination is mandatory for our school children.
Anti chlorine in the drinking water is mandatory in MOST
states. In the remaining states, it would seem very important to consider the
benefits, cost effectiveness, and the safety record of chlorine gas (the purest
form of chlorine) when fed through an all vacuum mounted chlorinator such as
REGAL.
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| Tachmina Solenoid-Driven Metering Pump
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Water quality can be obtained by many forms of processes
and alternative means of disinfection. However, a minimum residual level of the
disinfectant has to be provided at the furthest distance from the injection
point.
Chlorine, so far, is the only disinfectant approved that
provides this required measurable residual amount. Clean, efficient, pure, 100%
Chlorine is only available in gaseous form and it has the safest accident
record as a bonus.
Calcium Hypochlorite, at 65% and Sodium Hvpochlorite,
containing 10-15% available chlorine are PERCEIVED to be safer. However, their
easy-to-use containers allow for accidents and could possibly allow
contamination even during the manufacturing process.
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For technical information about Chlorination
for Paste and odor control; water main sterilization; algae and slime control.-
Hydrogen Sulphide removal ; Iron and Manganese; cooling towers.- low pressure
drip irrigation systems; poultry drinking/processing water; and dechlorinating
- Contact: Chlorinators Incorporated, 1044 SE Dixie Cutoff Road
Stuart, FL 34994, Phone: (561) 288- 4854,
Fax: (561) 287-3238, www. regalchlorinators. Com
E-mail: chlorinc@aol. com
Stuart, FL 34994, Phone: (561) 288- 4854,
Fax: (561) 287-3238, www. regalchlorinators. Com
E-mail: chlorinc@aol. com
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