T.J. - The water currently is safe to drink. It meets all EPA regulations and we believe most people find it pleasing to the taste. The chemistry involved with this change will reduce the byproducts of chlorine in the distribution system as required. The chlorine kills the bacteria, but it produces the byproducts. The chloramine will kill the bacteria, but will produce fewer byproducts.
Dialysis machines have carbon filters which are designed to remove chlorine and chloramine.
This is verified on-site by testing for total chlorine in the water. If that is zero, the machine is safe to use. The technicians know this, and it is part of their standard procedure. My question concerns the effect of chloramine treatment on pets as well as people. I know that exposure to chloramine can harm people with kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis.