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Chlorine, Chloramines & Disinfection Byproducts in Your Water

Protect your health with Clean Water of Virginia and eliminate chlorine, chloramines, and disinfection byproducts from your home

About Chlorine in Your Water

You care deeply about the water your family drinks, cooks with, and bathes in. But did you know that the chlorine and chloramines used to disinfect your tap water could pose long-term health risks? These disinfectants, while effective at killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, can react with organic matter in water to form harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) like trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). Over time, exposure to these byproducts has been linked to increased risks of cancer, reproductive issues, and developmental problems​.

Even the very disinfectants intended to keep us safe, such as chlorine and chloramines, can have unintended consequences. Chlorine, while it protects against diseases like typhoid, cholera, and dysentery, forms harmful DBPs when it reacts with naturally occurring materials in water​.

Chloramines, commonly used as a secondary disinfectant, can reduce some DBPs but are less effective at killing microorganisms and can lead to nitrification and increased levels of harmful byproducts in the water system​.

The Benefits of Disinfection

Why do municipalities continue to use chlorine and chloramines? The answer is simple: these disinfectants are highly effective at preventing waterborne diseases that were once rampant across the globe​. Chlorination of drinking water is one of the greatest public health achievements of the last century, drastically reducing the incidence of diseases like cholera and typhoid​.

Chloramines, on the other hand, have become a popular choice because they provide long-lasting disinfection as water travels through distribution systems. This secondary disinfection ensures that water remains safe even as it moves through pipes to your home​. However, these benefits come with trade-offs, particularly in terms of long-term health effects from DBPs.

The Solution to Disinfection Chemicals & Byproducts

You don’t have to compromise your health for clean water. Our advanced water treatment solutions, tailored for homeowners who prioritize health and wellness, can help remove chlorine, chloramines, and disinfection byproducts from your water, providing a safer, cleaner solution for you and your family.

Here’s how we do it:

  1. Whole Home Filtration Systems
    Our whole home filtration systems use cutting-edge activated carbon technology to effectively remove chlorine, chloramines, and DBPs, providing you with clean water from every tap in your home. Activated carbon is proven to reduce trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), ensuring your water is cleaner and safer.
  2. Reverse Osmosis Systems
    For drinking water, our state-of-the-art reverse osmosis systems provide an additional layer of protection. By pushing water through a semipermeable membrane, these systems remove a wide range of contaminants, including chlorine, chloramines, and other harmful byproduct. The result? Pure, great-tasting water that helps protect you from chemicals and pollutants.
  3. UV Disinfection
    For ultimate peace of mind, we offer ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems that work in tandem with our filtration systems. UV disinfection eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without adding chemicals to your water. It’s a safe, chemical-free method to ensure your water remains uncontaminated throughout your home.