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Chlorine Concern: Why is disinfecting your water with chlorine bad for you?Updated 3 months ago

Many people object to the taste and smell of chlorinated water. But a greater concern is chlorine's ability to react with certain compounds that may be present in the water supply, to create by-products that have been linked to cancer (such as trihalomethanes, or THM's). By comparison, UV light is a natural process and does not produce harmful chemicals in drinking water. It's a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly disinfection method that is widely used for residential and industrial applications around the world.


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