Chloramination

Pennsylvania American Water to Transition to Chloramines in Cumberland and York Counties

As Pennsylvania American Water proceeds with plans to improve its disinfection process, we want to keep you informed about the proposed switch from chlorine to chloramines. This change in treatment process will enable us to meet future drinking water standards and to reduce the taste and odor of chlorine in your water. For decades, cities in Pennsylvania and across the United States have relied on chloramines to effectively treat their water. Most important, we will continue to provide you with high-quality water that meets or surpasses all regulatory standards for drinking, cooking, bathing and all of the typical uses for water.

For additional facts about the planned switch to chloramine disinfection for its Mechanicsburg District water system, view our pamphlet about our planned transition to chloramines in Cumberland and York Counties.

For more information

Be sure to get the facts about chloramines from trusted, credible sources, such as:

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• PA Department of Environmental Protection
• PA Department of Health
• San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
  

NSF/ANSI STANDARD Drinking Water Treatment Units
National Sanitation Foundation’s (NSF) website where NSF provides information on in-home filters that remove chloramine and chlorine.