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Chlorine In Drinking Water – Public Misinformation

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I came across this interesting article on the dangers of chlorine in municipal water systems. This article is a good example of the misinformation that exists concerning public drinking water. See how far you have to read before you spot…

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Glossary of Terms

Air Gap - An open vertical drop, or vertical empty space, that separates a drinking water supply to be protected from another water system in a water treatment plant or other location. This open gap prevents the contamination of drinking water by backsiphonage or backflow because there is no way raw water or any other water can reach the drinking water.

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Air Release/Vacuum Breaker Valve - Valves used to release trapped air or vacuums created in water pipelines.
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