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Why is chlorine added to our water?

Updated: 9/25/2023
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To make sure there's no things like bacteria and other germs living in it.

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What is added to drinking water?

All sorts of things are added to water, from whiskey to orange juice. If you mean added by the public water supply company, the common ones are chlorine to kill bacteria and fluoride to reduce tooth decay.


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What chemicals are added to water to kill germs?

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What element is added to drinking and pool water?

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