What is SweetWater Purifier Solution?
SweetWater Purifier Solution is an EPA-registered grade of bleach, which we have formulated to prolong shelf life to two years. The technical term for the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite. The common industry name is chlorine. Chlorine is the disinfectant of choice used in the treatment of tap water. So it’s a tried-and-true method and thus tastes familiar. In our taste-testing only two out of 10 people reported a tap-water taste; the other 8 detected no chlorine flavor. For those with especially discerning taste buds, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or drink mixes can be added after the five-minute wait time to reduce any chlorine flavor that remains.
