Chlorine
What is Chlorine?
Chlorine is a disinfectant commonly used by many municipal water providers to control microbes.
What are the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels (MRDL) for Chlorine?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set enforceable regulations for disinfectants, called a maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL). The US EPA states the maximum residual disinfectant level for Chlorine allowed in drinking water is 4.0 mg/L or 4 ppm.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
After using drinking water sources containing Chlorine in excess, some may experience eye and nose irritation, stomach discomfort or anemia.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Activated carbon filters have been proven most effective at removing Chlorine.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of carbon water treatment filters here:
What is Chlorine?
Chlorine is a disinfectant commonly used by many municipal water providers to control microbes.
What are the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels (MRDL) for Chlorine?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set enforceable regulations for disinfectants, called a maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL). The US EPA states the maximum residual disinfectant level for Chlorine allowed in drinking water is 4.0 mg/L or 4 ppm.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
After using drinking water sources containing Chlorine in excess, some may experience eye and nose irritation, stomach discomfort or anemia.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Activated carbon filters have been proven most effective at removing Chlorine.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of carbon water treatment filters here:
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.
