Why is chlorine present in tap water?

Using chlorine to treat water supply in clean water plants is considered the most effective and economical method to remove harmful bacteria in water. At the same time, excess chlorine after disinfection also helps prevent bacterial re-infection during the distribution, transportation and storage of water to households.

Safe and effective ways to remove chlorine from tap water
1. Boiling water method
This is a simple way to remove the chlorine from water used by many families. However, this method is only suitable for removing chlorine from drinking water for family members.

2. Use a water filter to remove chlorine from tap water
A popular way to remove chlorine from drinking water is to filter your water through a water filter. This type of bottle has many designs and models for you to choose from and its chlorine removal efficiency is good

3. Use a reverse osmosis RO filter system

The effectiveness of this method is much better than the above chlorine removal methods, but it is not suitable for removing chlorine from domestic water but only suitable for treating direct drinking water. Therefore, if you want to remove chlorine in water, you should use granular activated carbon (GAC)

4. Activated carbon filter
When it comes to activated carbon, you cannot ignore its wonderful effects such as deodorizing, beautifying, making medicine ingredients, … especially its great effect in water treatment and water filtration. 

Activated carbon filters made from organic materials (such as wood, coconut shells and coal) are activated under high temperatures to activate the carbon in the activated carbon, helping it to absorb compounds and deodorize water.

These are 4 ways to remove chlorine in tap water that Activated Carbon wants to share with you. Hopefully these methods will help your home’s water source become purer and safer.

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