How to Remove Chlorine Smell and Taste from Water

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How to Remove Chlorine Smell and Taste from Water

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

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From time to time the City of Melbourne announces that it will temporarily switch its water treatment chemicals from chloramine to chlorine. The reason they make this change is due to bacterial resistance. Living organisms like bacteria, mold and fungus find ways to adapt to their environment. This includes being able to adapt to chemicals which kill it.

By switching disinfectants once in a while, the city water managers can knock out any bacteria which are starting to adapt.

Sometimes this can cause the water to smell and taste a bit like chlorine. Most people don’t like this taste or smell. You can get rid of the free-floating chlorine in your drinking water by utilizing water filters such as Brita or by making sure the filter in your refrigerator tap filter is new.

If the smell bothers you when you are showering, brushing your teeth or shaving, then you may want to look at having a filtration system installed for the entire house. These systems treat water as it comes into the house from the water main.

By utilizing complex sediment filters and reverse osmosis, these systems can remove 99%+ of particles and treatment chemicals. The smell will go away.

Though it is safe to drink the city water, even if it smells a little like chlorine, many people prefer that it had no smell at all. Installing a whole-home filtration system is your best bet and probably much more affordable than you may think. Give us a call today to discuss 321-725-5996

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