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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.

Best Wishes

  • May 2014

    0 high Chlorine days ("As I Like It")

  • stopthenoise said:
    This seems to be bothering you, so why not get a chlorine measuring device and check the water often and make notes. If its irritating you then it's possible the levels are too high, although they are expensive.

    I thank you for your comment.

    From experience accumulated to middle-age, I have learnt that the legally-permitted quality range of many products and services is usually broader than that consumers find palatable. Although I don't enjoy using the water when it's abnormal, it's unlikely to constitute a breach of a water standard. I already do make a note on any day I find the chlorine level uncomfortably high - those days are rare.

    I'm not going to buy and repeatedly use measuring equipment because I must prioritise my expenditure on essentials (i.e. housing, food, home fuel, local transport).

    I'd happily see other FMs' monthly logs (placed in their own threads in the forum's General Chat area) specifying when they experience the same issue with their mains water.

  • This seems to be bothering you, so why not get a chlorine measuring device and check the water often and make notes. If its irritating you then it's possible the levels are too high, although they are expensive.