Removing Chlorine from Water

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There are several means available to remove chlorine from your drinking water.

Below are three of the most common methods as well as our recommendation for the purification process.

REVERSE OSMOSIS

Using pressure and a semi­permeable membrane it is possible to reverse the normal osmosis process to purify water.

PROS

The Reverse Osmosis membrane traps the contaminants and is flushed away in waste water. Reverse Osmosis systems include pre­filters that are successful at removing chlorine, fluoride and many other harmful contaminants.

CONS

The process is wasteful. It requires 2-­4 gallons of water to produce one purified gallon of water. The higher the contaminants in an area’s water supply, the shorter the life of a RO filter. Like distillation, the RO process leaves water empty and lifeless and in need of rejuvenation.

DISTILLATION

Distillation is the process of removing impurities from water by boiling the water and then condensing the steam into a clean container.

PROS

The distillation process will remove chlorine from water, as well as fluoride and all other contaminants the water may contain.

CONS

The process takes time and is not energy efficient. The same process that removes the contaminants also removes any good elements from the water, leaving it empty and lifeless. It would be necessary to add minerals back to the water before drinking.

COCONUT SHELL GAC

(Granular Activated Carbon)(Recommended) Carbon is perhaps the most powerful absorbent known to man. A single pound of carbon contains a surface area of roughly 125 acres and can absorb thousands of different chemicals. Activated carbon adds a slight electro­positive charge to the carbon, making it even more attractive to chemicals and other impurities.

PROS

GAC is the most effective removal of organic compounds in water. These compounds include VOCs, radon and chlorine (including THMs). The system is very cost effective.

CONS

Very important to follow filter replacement schedule to reduce the possibility of ‘channeling’ in the carbon which reduces efficiency and leads to bacteria accumulation. Frequent filter changes are required.

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