Chlorine may be more noticeable in drinking water first thing in the morning or at other times when it has not been flowing through the mains for any time. The water run off can be stored and used for other purposes. If the chlorine is particularly noticeable, this can usualy be remedied by running the tap for about a minute. Alternatively, leave some water to stand in a suitable receptacle for a few hours and the level of clorine will diminish.

CHLORINE IN DRINKING WATER
The amount of chlorine which is added to drinking water is carefully controlled and varies according to the needs of the water which is being treated. the final water treatment process removes all but the minimum concentration of chlorine which is needed to disinfect the water while it is in the mains being delivered to the consumer.

Residual chlorine levels may vary on occassion depending on changes in the quality of the source of the water and water demand. This is unavoidable and the chlorine may be more noticeable at some times than at others.

WATER SUPPLY IN THE UK

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