Why does my city water sometimes smell or taste like chlorine?

Municipal water systems add chlorine to disinfect water and keep it safe as it travels through distribution lines.

It plays an important role in public health. However, depending on the time of year or system maintenance, chlorine levels may be more noticeable in taste or odor.

While chlorine is effective for sanitation, some homeowners prefer to reduce the smell and taste inside their homes. Whole-house carbon filtration systems are designed to remove chlorine before it reaches your faucets and showers.

Reducing chlorine can improve taste, eliminate odor, and may be easier on skin and hair for some people.

If you’ve noticed changes in your water, a quick evaluation can determine whether additional filtration would benefit your home.

This content was provided by Nate Van Loon at Culligan Water located in Winona, MN. For more information, contact 507-452-3600.