Why Does My Water Taste Like Bleach

No one ever wants to drink water smelling like bleach whether it is harmful or not.

Why does my water taste like bleach. If you want the cheap and easy route get a Britta pitcher or other carbon filter system. Once youve got a good idea of the source you can either solve the issue on your own or seek the help of a professional. Activated carbon can bind chlorine thereby removing its smell and taste from filtered water.

So what exactly is going on. Its also good to know that bleach is. 13 Votes Chlorine bleach chemical.

1 Answer from this member. The most likely answer for why your water smells like bleach is due to higher levels of chlorine in your water. The water coming from the dispenser in my refrigerator tastes like bleach with or without the filter in place.

Time of day first thing in the morning and early evening is peak time for water use. My wife uses bleach on all of our bedding. Is it harmful to drink water smelling bleach.

You can then drink it after it has chilled for a while because the smell will have dissipated naturally while cooling. To eliminate the bleach smell from your water try filling a pitcher of tap water and then cover it and put it in the refrigerator. Mix the household bleach with water.

Report This by Manage My Life. Actually its a requirement by the EPA for all homes. If you use city water chances are youll be able to pick up on that bleach-like smell sooner or later.