Declorinator and humans

[Jeff Harris]

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Aside from the "ick factor," would there be any health problems in
giving dechlorinated water to humans and other mammals as drinking water?

Jeff
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[NetMax]

"Jeff Harris" > wrote in message
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> water?
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Why ick? I drink unchlorinated well water (out of the earth). As
chlorination is to kill bacteria, binding the chlorine molecules out just
leaves water with no bacteria (even less ich than water with no bacteria
and chlorine ;~). If it is chloramine-treated instead, then you have
some ammonia to contend with.

The longer the water is exposed, the more opportunity it has for
contamination (applies to any non-treated water).
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[Jürgen Exner]

Jeff Harris wrote:
> Aside from the "ick factor," would there be any health problems in
> giving dechlorinated water to humans and other mammals as drinking
> water?

Well, uncholorinated is actually the more natural condition. If the water is
clean enough for drinking without added chlorine then so much the better.
Adding chlorine is only a workaround to 'improve' otherwise unhealthy water.
Of course what the chlorine does to you and your taste buds is a totally
different question.

Luckily my water company has a well where the water doesn't require any
treatment and everyone envies me for the great tasting water that I get.

jue

[Rocco Moretti]

NetMax wrote:
> "Jeff Harris" > wrote in message
>>
>>Aside from the "ick factor," would there be any health problems in
>>giving dechlorinated water to humans and other mammals as drinking
>>water?
>>
>
> Why ick? I drink unchlorinated well water (out of the earth).

I think he probably was referring to the situation where you have tap
water that has been treated with an aquarium-grade dechlorinator, and
drinking that.

I wouldn't make a habit out of it, but it probably isn't harmful. How
harmful it could be depends on what's in it. Thiosulfate (hypo) is used
by brewers for beer/wine, so small amounts are unlikely to be that bad
for you. EDTA and other such chelators are routinely used as
preservatives in food products (such as beer). The thing I'd be most
concerned about is the products which contain slime-coat agents, but if
it's just "aloe vera", that's not a problem, as health-nuts drink
aloe-vera all the time.

After all, if it's safe enough for the fish to live in it 24-7 ...

[NetMax]

"Rocco Moretti" > wrote in message
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> NetMax wrote:
>> "Jeff Harris" > wrote in message
>>>
>>>Aside from the "ick factor," would there be any health problems in
>>>giving dechlorinated water to humans and other mammals as drinking
>>>water?
>>>
>>
>> Why ick? I drink unchlorinated well water (out of the earth).
>
> I think he probably was referring to the situation where you have tap
> water that has been treated with an aquarium-grade dechlorinator, and
> drinking that.
>
> I wouldn't make a habit out of it, but it probably isn't harmful. How
> harmful it could be depends on what's in it. Thiosulfate (hypo) is used
> by brewers for beer/wine, so small amounts are unlikely to be that bad
> for you. EDTA and other such chelators are routinely used as
> preservatives in food products (such as beer). The thing I'd be most
> concerned about is the products which contain slime-coat agents, but if
> it's just "aloe vera", that's not a problem, as health-nuts drink
> aloe-vera all the time.
>
> After all, if it's safe enough for the fish to live in it 24-7 ...

Yes, I agree, but - do fish drink water? ;~) think about it
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[Flash Wilson]

On Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:31:38 -0600, Rocco Moretti wrote:
>I think he probably was referring to the situation where you have tap
>water that has been treated with an aquarium-grade dechlorinator, and
>drinking that.

Can't see any harm...

When people were talking about stocking up with bottled water in
case of terrorism / nuclear war / etc I just said "well, I have
a few hundred litres of filtered water already". The fish might
not like me taking it, though!

If push came to shove, I'd drink fish water before risking tap
water that might be contaminated - I don't think there's any harm
in it except it might smell a bit "fishy". Praps I'd have to add
some alcohol or squash or something.

While we are on the subject, people from over the pond sometimes
refer to well water. I don't know anyone who has well water here
in the UK (I'll resist obvious comments about us being more
developed and civilised, because I guess it's because we are more
densely packed on our land) - how common is it in the USA?


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[default]

Flash Wilson wrote:

> While we are on the subject, people from over the pond sometimes
> refer to well water. I don't know anyone who has well water here
> in the UK (I'll resist obvious comments about us being more
> developed and civilised, because I guess it's because we are more
> densely packed on our land) - how common is it in the USA?
>


In Washington State, where I live, there are entire cities on well
water. Surrounding the urban areas are rural neighborhoods where also
many of the homes are on separate septic systems (drain fields) and
wells.

steve

[Jürgen Exner]

default wrote:
> Flash Wilson wrote:
>
>> While we are on the subject, people from over the pond sometimes
>> refer to well water. I don't know anyone who has well water here
>> in the UK (I'll resist obvious comments about us being more
>> developed and civilised, because I guess it's because we are more
>> densely packed on our land) - how common is it in the USA?
>
> In Washington State, where I live, there are entire cities on well
> water. Surrounding the urban areas are rural neighborhoods where also
> many of the homes are on separate septic systems (drain fields) and
> wells.

Same in Germany. Well water is almost always the prefered choice. Only if
there is not enough supply (or the water is no good), then water companies
are forced to use surface water.
But really, who would like to drink water from the Rhein or Main, even if it
has been filtered many times. I know people living in Frankfurt, who drive
to the country side every weekend to get fresh well water for coffee, tea,
and general drinking.

jue

[Jeff Harris]

bottom posted

Rocco Moretti wrote:
> NetMax wrote:
>
>> "Jeff Harris" > wrote in message
>>
>>>
>>> Aside from the "ick factor," would there be any health problems in
>>> giving dechlorinated water to humans and other mammals as drinking
>>> water?
>>>
>>
>> Why ick? I drink unchlorinated well water (out of the earth).
>
>
> I think he probably was referring to the situation where you have tap
> water that has been treated with an aquarium-grade dechlorinator, and
> drinking that.
>
> I wouldn't make a habit out of it, but it probably isn't harmful. How
> harmful it could be depends on what's in it. Thiosulfate (hypo) is used
> by brewers for beer/wine, so small amounts are unlikely to be that bad
> for you. EDTA and other such chelators are routinely used as
> preservatives in food products (such as beer). The thing I'd be most
> concerned about is the products which contain slime-coat agents, but if
> it's just "aloe vera", that's not a problem, as health-nuts drink
> aloe-vera all the time.
>
> After all, if it's safe enough for the fish to live in it 24-7 ...

Exactly. Not "ich" but "you're drinking that water? Icky!" factor.

And it's not unchlorinated, it DEchlorinated water.

I fill a 5 gallon jug from the tap, add dechlorinator, let it sit for a
week or so until water change day. I've not enough water for the next
change. Being in California, where we were raised to save water for the
next drought, I don't want to dump it out and start again with a fresh tub.

Of course, I'm only talking about wasting/over treating by about .1
teaspoon (.5 ml). Guess it's not quite as bad as I thought it might be...