How to Safely Neutralize Excess Chlorine in Water and Pools
Learn effective methods to neutralize too much chlorine in water, including pool treatments and drinking water solutions.
Video transcript
To neutralize too much chlorine, you can add a chlorine neutralizer available from pool supply stores, or use sodium thiosulfate. For drinking water, letting it sit uncovered for 24 hours or boiling it for 15 minutes helps evaporate chlorine. Activated carbon filters also effectively remove chlorine from water.
Questions and answers
What is the easiest way to neutralize chlorine in drinking water?
Letting the water sit uncovered for 24 hours or boiling it for 15 minutes are simple and effective ways to evaporate chlorine from drinking water.
Can sodium thiosulfate be used to neutralize chlorine in pools?
Yes, sodium thiosulfate is commonly used in pool maintenance as an effective chlorine neutralizer.
Do activated carbon filters remove chlorine from water?
Activated carbon filters are highly effective at removing chlorine and improving water taste and safety.
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