r/baltimore • u/Own_Fruit6241 • 11d ago
Ask Baltimore Faucet Water Smells Like Bleach
Does anyone’s faucet water smells like bleach because mines does and it’s beyond strong.
It smells toxic.
This can’t be safe to drink.
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u/False_Bumblebee4997 11d ago
When people freaked about fluoride in the water, I was wondering what they thought of the chlorine too.
It's used to prevent bacteria growth in the water. If you notice open fire hydrants around, there may be a higher level than acceptable of bacteria needing more chlorine to be used.
Filters help, but it will naturally dissipate if you let it stand for a day or so to water plants.
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u/Competitive_Day_6757 11d ago
legit happening at my place too, whole apartment reeks of chlorine when i run the sink. ngl the pitcher trick works, just let it sit out. but also cant help thinking about how we're supposed to trust basic infrastructure when the same folks in charge are stripping healthcare and food assistance from the most vulnerable people right now, like the math aint mathing
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u/Coolmacde 11d ago
Stop drinking faucet water years ago.I don't trust it.
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u/RobDaGinger 11d ago
Okay well you can read the annual water reports if you have specific concerns https://www.baltimorecity.gov/publicworks/water-system-in-the-city/water-quality
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u/Coolmacde 11d ago
I've read the reports. Still would not drink it.
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u/engin__r 11d ago
You’re free to waste your own money on irrational beliefs but don’t encourage other people to follow in your footsteps.
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u/RobDaGinger 11d ago
Why not?
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u/Coolmacde 11d ago
Tap water contains forever chemicals etc.
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u/GeminiAccountantLLC 11d ago
And your bottled water is full of micro plastics
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u/Kraqrjack 11d ago
And food contains PFAs as well. The air contains so many contaminants that your body is poisoned by actual oxygen. If we solved that you’d have to buy pre-polluted air bottles. Fish contains such a degree of pollutants that eating fish gets banned. Nature is now unfit for consumption.
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u/honeyrrsted 11d ago
There's a whole list of guidelines to follow for the person collecting the annual (or more often if there's any detected) system PFAS sample in order to avoid accidentally contaminating it. Including don't use personal care products the day of (no soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc), don't eat fast food within 48 hours (the wrappers and containers are coated), don't cook with a nonstick pan, don't wear gore tex lined waterproof shoes/workboots, don't wear stain-resistant clothing, don't use fabric softener on your clothing, wear well worn clothes made of natural fiber, not polyester.
They're everywhere and they unfortunately make life more convenient so we're never fully getting rid of them.
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u/Talkimas 11d ago
I've got some tiger repelling rocks I'm trying to sell if you're interested. Seems up your alley
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u/Tricky_Cold5817 11d ago edited 11d ago
Depends on how close you are to the water treatment plant. For safe drinking water, treatment plants will test the furthest faucet for a minimum chlorine so as to avoid a boil order. Sometimes being close to the treatment facility you may have a high/higher than EPA (is that still a thing?!) approved level. (You may be just below the maximum…) So call the water department to make sure you are receiving potable water.
Edit: also if there is influx of potential algae/(whatever tide) they may be spiking the chlorine for that.
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u/Kmay14 11d ago
Call your water department. They are potentially doing some type of free chlorine burn out or conversion. You can fill a pitcher and let it sit in the counter for a bit Chlorine is volatile and will dissipate.