The Hidden Challenge in Your Water: How Chloramine Impacts Health and Home Filtration Systems
The Hidden Challenge in Your Water: How Chloramine Impacts Health and Home Filtration Systems
Many cities now use chloramine—a mix of chlorine and ammonia—to disinfect drinking water. While it lasts longer than chlorine, it’s harder to remove and can irritate skin, eyes, and lungs. Chloramine may also cause lead to leach from older pipes. For homeowners, it can damage reverse osmosis membranes, shorten carbon filter life, and degrade water softener resin. To protect your health and systems, install a catalytic carbon pre-filter and replace filters regularly. Though chloramine keeps water safe from bacteria, it’s harsh on people and plumbing—making proper filtration essential for long-term clean, healthy water.
Summer Hair vs Summer Water: A Breakup Story
Summer hair filed a complaint? Hard water minerals and chlorine/chloramine can leave hair feeling dry, dull, or “sticky,” especially after pools and hot showers. This post shares a breakup-to-makeup plan: add a shower filter for comfort, descale the shower head for better rinsing, and use a clarifying shampoo occasionally to remove buildup. Follow with a lightweight conditioner and pat dry with a microfiber towel instead of rough rubbing, and your hair feels softer. If scale shows up everywhere, test hardness and consider a kitchen or whole-home plan. Take the Water Health Check, then book a Water Health Consult today.