1-800-455-2201, (225) 647-2171,Division of Picou Builders Supply
Net Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Central TimeContact
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1-800-455-2201, (225) 647-2171,Division of Picou Builders Supply
Net Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Central TimeContact
& Address
Chlorine
Chlorine is added to our drinking water by many municipal water departments
to destroy disease causing bacteria. This treatment is essential to
prevent widespread epidemics of dangerous diseases. In order to ensure
that the water is as sterile as possible right up to the tap, an excess
of chlorine usually .5 parts per million (ppm) may be added.
Some of the residual chlorine is consumed on its passage through the
distribution main; so the amount of chlorine in our drinking water depends
on how close the house is to the water treatment plant.
The residual taste and smell of chlorine is unpleasant and, as it has
completed its task by the time it reaches the tap, it can then be removed
by a "point of use" carbon filter.
