Chlorine in Your Water? Here’s What You Should Do

Ruan Marinho • Mar 29, 2021

Does your water smell strange? Are you worried there’s chlorine in your well water? Chlorine can be a hazard in large amounts, but with the help of a water treatment professional, you can keep your well water safe for you and your family.

Chlorine Can Be Dangerous

In small does, chlorine is a helpful chemical that helps cities decontaminate their water supplies. But in larger amounts, chlorine can be harmful to you and your family’s health.


  • Chlorine can irritate your eyes and skin.
  • Enough exposure to chlorine can harm your hair. 
  • Long term exposure to chlorination byproducts in the water has been linked to bladder and rectal cancer.

How Do I Know There’s Chlorine in My Well?

  • You might be able to smell chlorine or bleach in your tap water.
  • Your tap water might be discolored or hazy.
  • Your hair, skin, and nails might become brittle if you shower in chlorinated water.
  • Your white laundry might look dingy and bright colors might look washed out after being cleaned in chlorinated water. Chlorine is present in many bleach compounds.

How Can I Clean My Well Water?

  • Figure out the extent of the problem. Experts can help you determine how much chlorine is in your well, and find other water quality issues.
  • Get help coming up with a plan. A professional can help you come up with a water treatment plan that will not only fix your current chlorination problem, but make sure your well is protected in the future.

Dechlorinate Your Well Today

At Mosman Well Works, we have over 20 years of experience in the well industry. We’re available for emergency service 365 days a year and our customer service line is open 24 hours a day for answers to your questions. We can test your water and come up with a filtration plan to fix your high chlorine levels. Pay attention to the way your water smells and tastes. If something’s wrong, contact us today!

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