The type of disinfection used, and the levels of residual disinfection products in your drinking water, is information that you can obtain from your water business.

Any chlorine in our drinking water is too much, however the EPA guidelines allow up to 4 parts per million (ppm) in municipal tap water. This is a higher percentage than the 3ppm (parts per million) suggested as safe for swimming pools. There is an abundance of information on the internet with evidence that chlorine is linked to cancer, heart disease and many other health problems. Chlorine is needed in water to kill bacteria, but it should be removed prior to use. See similar questions...

If you supply water to others, for example by renting out holiday accommodation or using water for food production, you have a duty of care towards the people who consume the water. If you think your water may be unsafe, you may have to advise that they boil all water for drinking and food production, or suggest the use of bottled water. See similar questions...

Testing of drinking water supplies is available from many sources. If your water comes from a public water supply and you are experiencing a water quality problem, contact the water utility for assistance. Some utilities will offer testing for common problem contaminants, such as bacteria or lead. Local public health departments are also another source for information about drinking water, especially for consumers who have their own private well. See similar questions...

Disinfection is recommended for all water supplies that are not protected by a municipal water source (ex. A private well). Unfortunately, due to the uncertainties that exist with our current water supplies, we can no longer rely on the fact that our water supplies 'may be safe'. By providing your own disinfection, you are taking the responsibility of ensuring the safety of your water supply for you and your family. See similar questions...

Since the 1930s, hundreds of scientific studies have conclusively shown that fluoridation produces measurable benefits. See similar questions...

Yes. Many tests have shown that the amount of chlorine found in treated water is safe to drink. Chlorine is needed to maintain disinfection throughout the distribution system. The potential of water contaminations without a chlorine additive outweighs the chlorine concerns. The cloudy water is caused by tiny air bubbles in the water similar to the gas bubbles in beer and carbonated soft drinks. After a while, the bubbles rise to the top and are gone. See similar questions...

Many water suppliers use chlorine as the primary disinfectant to inactivate potential disease causing organisms. PW uses chlorine dioxide as its primary treatment plant disinfectant with the addition of chlorine as the disinfectant in the distribution system. Federal legislation known as the Surface Water Treatment Rule, promulgated in 1989, necessitated changes in the way disinfectants such as chlorine are added to water. See similar questions...

When chlorine is used to disinfect water supplies, systems are operated so that a small amount of free chlorine remains in the water as it travels through the system, thus ensuring that the potential for bacteria to grow in the system is very low. Your water authority business can provide information about the quality and safety of your drinking water. See similar questions...

Consumption of contaminated water can be a source of serious illnesses. The chlorine is a barrier against that risk, because chlorine is one of the better disinfectants that can be employed in the production of drinking water. If drinking water comes to our table with chlorine, then we can be certain that our water is free of harmful germs. The chlorine concentration in water varies with the diverse treatments and with the location of houses to the water distribution networks. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Ordinary household chlorine bleach (e.g. Clorox, Purex etc.), a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite, can be used as a water disinfectant. It is readily obtainable in many parts of the world and will kill Giardia and viruses, but in dilute solution, it becomes awkward to use because such a large volume must be carried. Therefore, it would not be a good choice for backpacking. See similar questions...

Ordinary household chlorine bleach (e.g. Clorox, Purex etc.), a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite, can be used as a water disinfectant. It is readily obtainable in many parts of the world and will kill Giardia and viruses, but in dilute solution, it becomes awkward to use because such a large volume must be carried. Therefore, it would not be a good choice for backpacking. See similar questions...

The City of Mesquite does not maintain a "free chlorine" residual in the drinking water. The NTMWD uses "chloramines" for water disinfection, leaving a chloramine residual behind for secondary disinfection of water in the distribution system. In other words there is a chloramine product in the water which is available to disinfect anything that might enter the system after initial treatment. See similar questions...

To be absolutely sure that disinfection is maintained throughout the water mains, small amounts of chlorine are allowed to stay in the water supplied to your tap. This may result in an occasional slight smell of chlorine when you turn your tap on or a slight taste of chlorine in the water. A good, safe way to overcome this smell or taste is to place a covered jug of water in the fridge before drinking - cool water always tastes better, but throw away any unused water after 24 hours. See similar questions...

Our municipalities work very hard to provide safe, disinfected water for their customers. This is quite evident when you consider the difficulties involved in providing safe drinking water through a vast distribution network. If you use water that comes from a municipal water supply and wish to provide your family with an added "peace of mind", then we believe a UV system acts as an inexpensive insurance policy against the possibility of drinking bacteriologically contaminated water. See similar questions...

It can be bought from the City, piped in from rivers or lakes, brought in by truck or new water wells can be drilled to support the natural gas drilling operations. See similar questions...

Possibly. However, only around 10% of the UK population’s water supply – mainly the Midlands and the North East. The exact amount depends on which area you live in. Your dentist or health authority should be able to tell you whether your water supply is fluoridated. See similar questions...

Fresno adds chlorine to the water it delivers. Your water may also be fluoridated. Call us at (559) 621-5300 or click below for more information. The same rain that helps fill reservoirs, swells rivers, and makes plants, trees and crops grow washes over dirty city streets, over piles of industrial waste, etc. See similar questions...