Key Takeaways Chlorine and Chloramine are oxidizers that strip the protective scale inside copper pipes, leading to corrosion. Pinhole leaks are often caused by the chemical interaction between disinfectants and copper, specifically in areas with low alkalinity. Chloramine is particularly destructive to rubber components, causing toilet flappers, gaskets, and appliance seals to degrade prematurely. Financial Protection: The cost of a whole-home… Read more

Key Takeaways Chlorine is highly effective but dissipates quickly and creates more harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Chloramine is a combination of chlorine and ammonia; it is much harder to remove because it does not "boil off" or evaporate like chlorine. Standard carbon filters (like most pitchers) are often ineffective against chloramine due to insufficient contact time. Catalytic carbon is the scientific gold standard for neutralizing… Read more

If you’ve been digging into what’s in your tap water, you’ve probably come across the term chloramine, and maybe even found out your water supply uses it. You’re not alone. More than 20% of Americans get municipal water treated with chloramine instead of chlorine. It’s there to kill bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms. But just because it’s useful for keeping water safe doesn’t mean you wa… Read more