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Chlorination level of tap water in southern western Norfolk

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Hello

I thought I'd create this thread to document a phenomenon that I experience with my mains water supply that's intermittently bothersome. For me, this isn't particularly related to autism - but I've something to say and I'm an FM here and this is supposedly a discussion forum / community.

Every few months, I notice that there can be a period of 1-3 days when the chlorine level in my mains water is abnormally high. I notice that when showering I can smell a "swimming pool" vapour, the water causes my eyes to smart and my skin feels deadened afterward. I imagine that this abnormal water conforms to required standards but I find it less meets my needs than that usually supplied.

I've decided (until further notice) to make a monthly entry to this thread, stating on how many days in the preceding month I noticed the high chlorine level.

If other FMs have had the same phenomenon, please start a similar thread specifying your area of the UK in the title and making monthy reports too. If FMs have theories as to the cause of this phenomenon I'd be interested to read those.

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  • If you look at your water supply website, then they should be able to give you an analysis of your tap water and tell you if there is chlorine or other additives in it.  I looked at my own water supplier and we don't get fluorine or chlorine here.  

    But if you are noticing trace amounts from your water which can smell quite strong, either use a water filter, or buy bottled water to drink or to use in your kettle or for hot drinks.  

    If you can smell it in your shower, it could be because the hot water temperature makes it more noticeable, but please know that is only so the water is germ free to make sure you don't get ill from the water. Try to find a nice shower gel that helps to cover the smell.

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  • If you look at your water supply website, then they should be able to give you an analysis of your tap water and tell you if there is chlorine or other additives in it.  I looked at my own water supplier and we don't get fluorine or chlorine here.  

    But if you are noticing trace amounts from your water which can smell quite strong, either use a water filter, or buy bottled water to drink or to use in your kettle or for hot drinks.  

    If you can smell it in your shower, it could be because the hot water temperature makes it more noticeable, but please know that is only so the water is germ free to make sure you don't get ill from the water. Try to find a nice shower gel that helps to cover the smell.

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