Chlorine / Chloramine Testing in Orange County, CA
Municipal water is disinfected with free chlorine or chloramine. Too little residual risks regrowth; too much drives taste/odor, skin/eye irritation, and rubber/elastomer wear. Our chlorine/chloramine testing gives precise free, total, and combined chlorine numbers with practical fixes (carbon treatment, flush cadence, or no action).
✓ Accurate readings: free & total chlorine
✓ Chloramine clarity: combined residual quantified
✓ Real-world advice: filters and settings
✓ Proof provided: results and report
✓ Accurate readings
✓ Chloramine clarity
✓ Real-world advice
✓ Proof provided
What Is Chlorine / Chloramine Testing?
A field test that measures free chlorine and total chlorine at taps; the difference is combined chlorine (primarily chloramine).
Results explain taste/odor, filter performance, and effects on gaskets, cartridges, and appliances, guiding whether to treat, tune, or leave as-is. (This panel is not a health or microbiological test.)
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Compliance & safety first: Fresh DPD reagents, calibrated photometer/visual kit, and clean sampling technique.
Defensible documentation: Free, total, combined chlorine (mg/L), locations, time/temp, and photos as needed.
Beyond the numbers: Right-size GAC/catalytic carbon, bypass routing, and flush/maintenance plans for heaters and fixtures.
One accountable team: We can install/maintain filters, re-pipe bypasses, set recirc to reduce odor, and coordinate follow-up testing.
Immediate Actions (What to Do Now)
Don’t shock-chlorinate or change filters right before testing.
Pick sample points (kitchen, hose bib, pre/post filter/softener).
Note symptoms (taste/odor, dry skin, rubber part failures).
Share utility notices if you received a seasonal switch alert.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher—we’ll schedule your on-site panel.
Common Situations We Handle
Seasonal utility switches (chlorine ↔ chloramine) changing taste/odor
Aquarium/plant concerns needing dechlorination verification
Rubber/fixture wear or pinhole tubing issues
Carbon filters not lasting or unknown effectiveness
Tankless odor/scale complaints made worse by residual chemistry
Interview & Site Walk
Confirm water source, devices (softener, carbon, RO, UV), and select pre/post sample locations.
Instrument Prep
Verify DPD reagents and photometer; rinse vials with sample; record water temperature.
Free Chlorine Test
Run DPD free test at each location; record mg/L and any immediate color/odor notes.
Total Chlorine Test
Run DPD total test; compute combined chlorine = total − free to quantify chloramine.
Context Checks (Optional)
Quick pH and ORP to interpret odor/corrosivity and carbon performance; inspect filters for channeling/age.
Report & Recommendations
Deliver a clear summary with readings, locations, and fixes: GAC vs. catalytic carbon, flow/contact time, cartridge sizing, heater/recirc settings, and re-test cadence.
What’s Included
Free chlorine readings (mg/L) at selected taps
Total & combined chlorine to identify chloramine
Sampling notes (time, temp, pre/post treatment)
Interpretation tied to taste/odor and equipment care
Treatment recommendations (GAC/catalytic carbon, contact time)
Results sheet/PDF for your records
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: 30–60 minutes on site; more with multiple points.
Cost drivers: Number of taps, optional pH/ORP checks, travel, and follow-up tests.
Clear estimate: Separate line items for testing, add-on parameters, and report—no surprises.
Insurance & Compliance Support
Property manager packets: Unit-by-unit summaries with labeled taps.
Documentation: Baselines saved for seasonal comparisons or post-install verification.
Disclaimers: Not a potability determination; pairs well with bacteria/coliform testing if needed.
Risks of Waiting (Why Act Now)
Off tastes/odors that frustrate occupants
Premature filter exhaustion from mis-sized carbon
Elastomer damage in valves and gaskets
Inadequate residual that may allow regrowth downstream
Methods, Materials & Quality Standards
DPD colorimetric methods (free & total), fresh reagents, clean glassware
Units reported: mg/L (ppm) with location/time/temperature
Best practices: Pre/post-treatment comparisons, steady-flow sampling, repeat reads when borderline, and contact-time checks for carbon
Recommendations: Catalytic carbon for chloramine, proper GPM per cubic foot and bed contact time, and scheduled media changes
Frequently Asked Questions
Do softeners remove chlorine/chloramine?
No. Use carbon (GAC/catalytic) or RO (for point-of-use) with proper pre-carbon.
Will boiling remove chloramine?
Not reliably. Catalytic carbon is the preferred approach.
Why test pre and post filter?
To confirm treatment performance and size filters correctly.
Can residuals harm my tankless?
High residuals can contribute to rubber wear/odor; proper carbon and annual flush help.
What about aquariums/ponds?
We can verify post-treatment residuals and recommend dechlorination strategies.
How often should I re-test?
At filter changes, after utility notices, or annually to track seasonal shifts.
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Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
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