Carbon Cartridge Filter Systems For all water from kitchen cold faucet or other applications. Shower Filters Filter easily installs on most showers. Backwashing Carbon Filter Systems For whole house or other applications . The municipal water distribution system, a modern miracle, would not be possible without chlorination or similar disinfectants. Another benefit is the improvement of water quality resulting from the reaction of chlorine with ammonia, iron, manganese and organic substances, allowing the filtration and sedimentation processes to work smoothly.
Chlorine can contribute some adverse effects however.
Tastes and odors from phenols and other organic compounds can be intensified. If ammonia is present in the water to be treated, or is added as a part of the treatment process, compounds of chlorine and ammonia can have very negative effects on aquatic life, including home aquariums. Chlorine is removed by activated carbon and certain other catalytic media if desired, although care must be taken so that the device removing the chlorine, and the downstream piping, does not become infected with bacteria. All rights reserved.