T&T: Fw: More on distilled / deionized water

[Larry N. Brown]

> Tap water has chlorine in a level of a few parts per million to kill any 
> live organisms. It is at such a low level as to be insignificant regarding 
> corrosive properties and shortly it will be dissipated in almost any 
> environment.
> I'm not a scientist but do run a public water system.
> Henry


The manufacturer of my RO watermaker says that chlorine will destroy a 
membrane. How much truth is there to this statement?

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1