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Is it safe (healthy) to drink chlorinated water? pls explain what r the side effects of drinking chlorinated water..

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Dr. Arun Patel answered

It is safe: Appropriately treated chlorinated is safe as it removes a lot of harmful bacteria which may be present in the water.

Answered 8/15/2016

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A member asked:

Is it safe (healthy) to drink chlorinated water? pls explain what r the side effects of drinking chlorinated water..

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Dr. Arun Patel answered

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