Can children and pregnant women drink chloraminated water?
Yes. Everyone can drink water that contains chloramines. Is chloraminated water safe for my swimming pool? Yes, chloraminated water is safe for swimming pools and no additional treatment is required. Many algae-control products contain ammonia, so in reality, many homeowners are already forming chloramines in their pools when they add these products to chlorinated pool water. Your current test kits for total or free chlorine, as well as other tests such as pH, will not be affected by the conversion to chloramines. Always follow your pool dealer’s recommendation for proper pool maintenance and water chemistry. Will chloraminated water affect my water filtration devices or water softener? Water filtration devices will not be affected by the conversion to chloramines. Your filter may be designed to remove both chlorine and chloramines. Be sure to check with the manufacturer’s instructions for chemical removal. You may find that you will need to replace the filter cartridge and rubber o-
