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I am 28 weeks pregnant & i noticed today my tap water which is from a city well smells like chlorine. is it safe to drink & brush my teeth with?
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Most likely: You may be more sensitive to smells during pregnancy however you may be detecting a change in your water. Check with the water company to see if other complaints have been made, ask for a water test. You may want to use bottled water until your questions have been satisfied.
Answered 8/9/2012
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Yes, it is.: Check with your local water company for the specificresults of their testing. These results should provide the details you need to be 100% sure of the water safety for you.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Pregnancy & odors: Its unlikely that your water has toxic doses of chlorine if it comes from your tap. Your heightened sense of smell can detect things that were always there but now are more apparent because you are pregnant. Talk to your OB if you have questions.
Answered 6/10/2014
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