How to Remove Chlorine in Water to Drink
Most municipal water purification systems use chlorine to remove harmful bacteria from the water supply. But too much chlorine can make tap water unpleasant to drink. Thankfully, a variety of options exist to help you remove the chlorine taste from your tap water and make it easier to drink those eight recommended glasses a day.
Instructions
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Attach a filter to your faucet. Most faucet filters have two switches: one for filtered water and one for regular tap water. The filter removes chlorine and pollutants from your tap water, making it more tasty to drink.
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Buy a pitcher filter. If you do not wish to install a faucet filter, you can buy a water purification pitcher, which has a built-in filter. Just turn on your kitchen faucet and fill the pitcher with tap water. As the water enters the pitcher it runs through the filter, which removes chlorine and other unwanted elements.
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Boil tap water. Boiling water kills all bacteria and harmful chemicals in your tap water. Although slightly more time consuming, boiling water is an inexpensive way to remove chlorine from your tap water.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace your water filter regularly. Check the instruction manual for your filter to see how often it needs to be replaced.
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