I have written about this before and it is so important, I want to write about it again, just from a little different perspective. I recently was asked to analyze one of the major consumer water pitchers for a slimy feeling and an odd smell. The problem is, and a lot of folks are reporting this, is that once you purify water, the lack of chlorine allows organisms to grow.
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Disinfection – Chlorine Versus Ozone
We have learned throughout this blog that contamination is a natural state for water. For several scientific reasons water absorbs impurities from the substances it comes into contact with, including the surrounding air. Left alone, water is a natural breeding ground for bacteria, algae, fungi, amoebas and other organic life. These properties make it very challenging for municipal water treaters because as soon as the drinking water is pumped into…
Emergency Water Treatment – How Much Chlorine?
Across the land, from time-to-time, various municipalities have had boil alerts for their drinking water. When the alerts have to do with bacteria, it is probably a good idea to also add some chlorine (from household bleach) to the water you are going to drink. While the amount of chlorine required to kill bacteria varies, depending on how contaminated it is, in general the contamination of local municipal water supplies…