05/21/2026
Here’s the updated ending added naturally into the post:
🎉 Congratulations to Tim Bettendorf, this week’s Addie’s Tuesday Trivia winner! 🎉
The correct answer for ideal swimming pool chlorine levels was:
✅ C.) 2–3 PPM
And the bonus answer for the maximum allowable chlorine level in drinking water was:
✅ 4 PPM
It’s always interesting to think about because one of the first things many people do after leaving the pool is take a shower to “wash the chlorine off” — but depending on your water supply, you may actually be showering in water with more chlorine than the pool itself. 🤯
Now to be clear — chlorine is an extremely important disinfectant and has helped protect public health for generations. It has many beneficial uses and plays a major role in keeping drinking water microbiologically safe.
However, once water reaches your home, many homeowners choose to reduce chlorine levels to a very low level for comfort and quality reasons. Excess chlorine exposure can contribute to:
• Dry skin
• Irritated eyes
• Aggravated skin conditions such as eczema
• Chemical reactions with soaps and shampoos that reduce their effectiveness
That’s why so many families are exploring whole-house water filtration solutions to enjoy cleaner, more comfortable water throughout their entire home.
👀 For those paying EXTRA close attention…
Comment below whether you DID or DID NOT know that drinking water can legally contain that much chlorine, and you’ll receive a bonus entry into next week’s Addie’s Tuesday Trivia! ☕️
Thanks to everyone who participated this week!
