Short answer
Cities add chlorine to keep water safe on its way through the pipes. Queen Creek reports average levels around 0.76–0.95 mg/L. That’s within EPA limits, but enough to taste and smell, especially in summer. A whole house carbon filter removes it at every tap.
How much chlorine is in the water?
The Town of Queen Creek’s water quality reports show average chlorine around 0.76 to 0.95 mg/L. San Tan Valley, served by EPCOR, is similar. That’s well under the EPA’s limit, but systems often add more in hot months to stop bacteria, so you notice it more in summer.
What chlorine does to you
- Dry, itchy skin
- Frizzy, brittle hair
- Eye and airway irritation, especially for kids or people with asthma
Chlorine also forms byproducts called THMs and HAAs. Long-term exposure to high levels is linked to a higher cancer risk, which is why many families choose to filter them out.
What chlorine does to your home
- Wears out rubber seals and faucet parts
- Breaks down water softener resin over time
- Fades laundry
How to get rid of the taste and smell
A whole house carbon filter removes chlorine where water enters your home, so every faucet and shower is covered, not just the kitchen. Our Whole House Combo filters and softens in one system, from $2,550.
See the full reports for Queen Creek and San Tan Valley.
Common questions
Is chlorine in tap water safe?
At the levels in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley, it’s within EPA limits. But it affects taste, smell, skin and hair, and its byproducts are worth filtering out.
Does a shower filter remove chlorine?
A small shower filter helps one shower. A whole house filter covers every tap in the home.