Is chlorine a safe disinfectant for drinking water?

The San Patricio Municipal Water District does use chlorine to disinfect our drinking water. Chlorine is used in municipal water treatment since 1908 and is the most effective way to ensure that water stays disinfected as it travels through water delivery systems. Chlorine prevents water-borne epidemics such as cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis.

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1. What causes taste and odor in my drinking water?
2. Why does chilled tap water taste better than water straight from the tap?
3. Do we have hard water?
4. Is fluoride added to Ingleside’s water?
5. Why does my water seem cloudy?
6. Is my water safer with water purification devices?
7. Is chlorine a safe disinfectant for drinking water?
8. How does Ingleside’s water rate regarding quality?