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A chloramine remover is a simple device containing granular carbon or a carbon block. The effectiveness of filters containing one or both varies. You can find out about the effectiveness by reading the company’s product performance data. Not all companies have their filters tested for effectiveness. They are not legally required to have testing conducted. It is only the best companies that have their products tested by independent laboratories like Underwriters. The purpose of having the tests done is to improve consumer confidence. Most consumers are aware that manufacturers have made exaggerated and misleading claims, sometimes bordering on false advertising. In fact, a few companies over the years have been shut down by the Federal Trade Commission. The targets of their scams were elderly folks concerned about their health. They were selling devices that were completely ineffective. In another case, a company’s design was faulty. When used, the “purifier” released black particles into the glass. A large and well-known company was involved in that recall. Many people think that buying bottle is the only way to go. But, the beverage manufacturers are not that good at removing chloramine. Most of them use large reverse osmosis systems. Chloramines are present in such small particles that they cannot be removed by reverse osmosis. They can only be trapped on the surface of carbon particles through a process called adsorption. The chloramines stick to or adhere to the carbon. The most effective systems include granular carbon as the first step. This removes a great deal of the chemicals. The second step is a carbon block with a sub-micron sized channel. The channel ensures that any particles making it through the first step are removed. The channel also effectively removes cysts. So a chloramine remover can serve two purposes. But the best manufacturers don’t stop with two steps. They include another. Ion exchange is a process for removing lead, copper and other metallic particles. The metallic ions are exchanged for harmless potassium or sodium. Potassium and sodium are electrolytes needed for healthy hydration. The lack of electrolytes in distilled water is the reason that doctors recommend against drinking that for hydration. Electrolytes also improve the taste and the pH level. Taste is important to most people. Taste is probably that main reason that people are concerned about removing chloramine. There are other reasons to be concerned. Like chlorine, chloramines can cause anemia in children. It aggravates existing digestive problems and causes more of its own. The acidic pH makes it bad for people with acid reflux or frequent heartburn. When we shower in water containing either of the chemicals, we damage our skin and our hair. Researchers in Maryland found that plain tap water strips the skin’s and the hair’s protective oils. Installing a showerhead filter will result in fewer bad hair days if nothing else. So, when you go shopping for a chloramine remover, look for product performance data and the inclusion of multiple steps for increased effectiveness. That’s my advice. Gordon Hall is fervent about enabling you and everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, and is an ardent reviewer of Water Purification Systems. Visit his website now at Water-Safe-And-Pure.com to discover which Water Purification Systems Gordon recommends after far ranging comparisons.
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