Category: Water And Health

Understanding Chlorine Skin Effects: A Comprehensive Guide

Article last updated June 16, 2026 Chlorine is a chemical disinfectant commonly used in swimming pools to kill germs and bacteria. When added to pool water, chlorine transforms into hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite anion, both of which are highly effective at eliminating harmful microorganisms. However, chlorine exposure can have negative effects on the skin, including … Continue reading Understanding Chlorine Skin Effects: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to Filter Water After Chlorination

A good question to ask is how to filter chlorine from water. Chlorination can be a very effective treatment method for bacteria and odors, and a good pre-treatment for filtering iron and manganese particles. However, chloramines are used alongside chlorine in municipal water treatment to kill microorganisms effectively, highlighting their stability. The process can cause … Continue reading How to Filter Water After Chlorination

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Whole House Chlorine and Chloramine Water Filtration Systems

Are you concerned about Chlorine and Chloramines in your water? Considering a whole-house chlorine and chloramine water filtration system for your family? These water treatment systems are particularly useful if you are on city water, as chlorine has long been the preferred disinfection method in municipal treatment systems. Chloramine, which is formed by mixing chlorine … Continue reading Whole House Chlorine and Chloramine Water Filtration Systems

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How to Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants at a Low Cost

If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? It is a good idea to have your well water tested at least once every few years for … Continue reading How to Test for a Wide Range of Well Water Contaminants at a Low Cost

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Point of Use Ozone and How to Use It

Ozonation is a process used for disinfecting water. It is a common water treatment method used to replace chlorination for a variety of different purposes. Ozone can be produced both naturally and artificially, and its presence at the Earth’s surface (surface ozone) is often due to the reaction of sunlight with volatile organic compounds and … Continue reading Point of Use Ozone and How to Use It

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5 Ways to Preserve Your Pipes in Sub-Zero Temps

Chilling cold fronts with record lows are sweeping across the central and eastern United States this winter. Thick snow and heavy rain have coated many eastern cities. Local water utilities have warned about potential problems associated with pipes freezing and frozen pipes. Winterizing pipes is crucial to withstand cold weather and prevent costly damage. Water … Continue reading 5 Ways to Preserve Your Pipes in Sub-Zero Temps

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Using PVC for a UV Sterilizer? Think Again!

Here at Clean Water Systems, we sell quite a few UV sterilizers. Recently, one customer asked whether she could use plastic PVC piping to connect in and out of her UV sterilizer. UV sterilizer installation kits often include components that facilitate easy and tool-free connections to various types of plumbing materials like copper, CPVC, or … Continue reading Using PVC for a UV Sterilizer? Think Again!

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Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

CT values play a critical role in effective water disinfection. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at several commonly used disinfection methods, how each one works, and how CT values help ensure your water is properly treated and safe to use. Chlorine Chlorine can be injected into your water in a gaseous, liquid, … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

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“What is a CT Value?”: The (Simple) Math Behind Water Disinfection

Water disinfection is crucial to ensuring that it is safe to drink and free of harmful bacteria and other organisms. The primary methods of disinfection are chlorination, hydrogen peroxide injection, ozone, and UV light, each requiring absolute quantification of contact time and dosage to ensure effectiveness. Proper contact time must also be complemented by the … Continue reading “What is a CT Value?”: The (Simple) Math Behind Water Disinfection

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