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A member asked:
Does chloramine in tap water kill naegleria fowleri? does the disinfection last to your house?
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Yes: As long as it is in high enough concentration 0.5mg/liter or more and circulates through the water system delivered to your house the chloramphenicol will kill all of the Naegleria Fowleri.
Answered 12/22/2020
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