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Isanti City officials discuss chloramine, home filtration and distribution odor as residents urge guidance
Summary
Council members and staff explained that chloramine forms from ammonia and chlorine, advised residents that standard carbon cartridges may not remove chloride, and recommended carbon filtration or UV for specific well users; a resident asked the city to publish guidance and appliance-protection tips.
Chair (speaker 1) and city staff spent much of the discussion answering resident questions about chlorine odor and household filtration. Chair said the city’s base carbon filters will not remove chloride and recommended homeowners install whole-house carbon systems to address chlorine and chloramine odor, adding that ‘‘chlorine and chloramide . . . eats all your rubber seals, toilet flappers, washers and faucets’’ and can damage appliances.
Staff and council members clarified how chloramine…
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