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City water is treated for bacteria and other harmful biological matter as well as other chemicals to reduce rust and residual build-up on plumbing. However, at times water treatment and pumping facilities add higher levels of chlorine that can dehydrate skin, damage hair, and irritates eyes and mucus membranes Lowering chlorine levels in the water you have in your home greatly depends on its source, and whether it is in a storage tank or coming out of the faucet.

Steps

  1. 1
    Heat and aerate the water. If the water is in a storage tank, heat will eventually lower the residual. You could aerate the water by mixing the water with air- for example, let it spray into the top of the tank when filling.
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    Use an under the sink carbon filter. If it is the faucet or kitchen sink that is the problem, then a good under-the-sink carbon filter will work really well, but that doesn't do much for the shower and stuff.
  3. 3
    Encourage the city to lower amount of chlorine being used. If it is city water, call the city. They may be able to lower the amount of chlorine that they are putting in the water to
  4. 4
    Consider purchasing a faucet filter. These filters ensure that harmful metals do not pass through and give water a displeasing taste or odor.

Warnings

  • Do not store un-chlorinated water for long periods of time, as it will start to grow bacteria and other bad stuff.

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