Originally Posted by
Kyla
yes, they r starting the test phase this month in a small area of the city and then will be rolling it out city wide. it has been in the works since 2007 but the public is just recently hearing about it via media. i have spoken at length to a rep involved in the project and she confirmed the ph could go as high as 9.6, although it may end up being a bit lower around 9.3.
i raised concerns because the world health organization indicates the ideal disinfection rate for chlorine is under ph of 8.0, but that is why they r doing the test phase. however, it is pretty certain they will move forward after the test phase because it has already proven successful in many other municipalities.
apparently the city doesnt have much choice in the matter - they must use chemical corrosion control because the province has mandated them reaponsible for this health issue.
i have no aging barrel. ive been doing wc straight from tap for over 20 years. but i expect i would need to set one up to mix the RO in. i dont know anything about RO systems. i called a local company who said i would be looking at $1500 for the set up of a large pressurized RO tank and an atmospheric holding tank where i heat and aerate the water before pumping it into the tank. it seems like a lot. and space is an issue.