Question from Denise Cueba
I have been doing a lot of research on water lately (filtration systems, ionizers, etc.). Although there is a wealth of information on the Internet, it has been difficult to find an unbiased, trustworthy source that is not ultimately trying to sell a product.
I am thankful to have stumbled upon your website as it seems like a credible source of information.
So I have several product related questions…
1. I have a german shepherd who swims a lot during the summer months. I am concerned about how much chlorine he is absorbing from the pool water as well as from the hose water I use to bathe him with. I have read the content posted on your site regarding chlorine-free swimming pools. While that is definitely something I plan to invest in , it is not financially feasible for me at this point. Do you have any thoughts on the product “Chlor-free” (tablets you put in the pool that decrease, not eliminate, the amount of chlorine needed)?
2. As far as bathing my dog, I am looking to buy a water filter that attaches to a garden hose. Do you know anything about the Clear Garden Hose Filter sold by Pure Water Products, LLC? www.pwgazette.com/gardenhosefilters.htm
Or is there another product you would recommend over this one?
Debra’s Answer
First, a pet would absorb chlorine through their skin just as it’s person would. I don’t know anything about Chlor-Free tablets. I went to a couple of websites that sell them, and they were pretty confusing.
The garden hose filter you mentioned is just a standard carbon filter. You can get the same thing at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or a hardware store.
Yes, get a drinking water safe type hose.
If you add minerals back to the water, it is no longer “thirsty.”
