MadSci Network: Environment & Ecology
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Subject: Can filtered water from an activated carbon filter be worse than tap water

Date: Tue Aug 26 09:25:26 2003
Posted by Pesha
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Area of science: Environment & Ecology
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According to what I was taught, an activated carbon filter can remove excess 
levels of chlorine from the water. (known as residual chlorine). Since chlorine 
is used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and inactivate viruses, would 
filtered water from an activated carbon filter be more dangerous to bring on a 
family 
trip? As well, if the filtered water is immediately put in a refridgerator or 
freezer, would it still be susceptible to bacteria growth or does the cold 
temperature prevent bacteria from reproducing? Also does chlorine in water kill 
fungi, as well.
Many thanks for your help.


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