Chlorine in Shower Water: The Hidden Risk – and TipaTech’s Smart Solution

Chlorine is an essential tool used worldwide to treat contaminants in drinking water.
It’s convenient, inexpensive, and delivers immediate results. Because chlorine tends to convert into gas and disappear, utilities often add ammonia to stabilize it and prevent rapid evaporation.

It’s important to note that small amounts of chlorine are not considered a health problem.
However, when chlorine binds with organic materials (such as those of biological origin), it forms organic chlorine derivatives, which are problematic.

On one side, supporters of activated carbon argue that chlorine should be removed at the home’s entry point.
On the other side, opponents claim it’s dangerous, because contaminated plumbing may pollute the stagnant water in the house and make people sick. Worse, if those people arrive at the hospital unconscious, doctors may struggle to identify the cause. Even if they arrive conscious — it still won’t be obvious what contaminated their water.

Homeowners generally know that chlorine is added to municipal drinking water.
What most people don’t know is that the greatest exposure to chlorine doesn’t come from drinking — it comes from showering.

When hot water meets chlorine, it converts into gas. That gas evaporates and turns into chlorine vapors and byproducts such as chloramines.
These chemicals don’t stay in the air — they are inhaled into the lungs and absorbed through the skin, entering the bloodstream much faster than through drinking, where only the stomach is exposed.

And this is exactly where TipaTech’s technology comes in.

Why Chlorine in the Shower Is a Bigger Problem Than Chlorine in Drinking Water

Let’s pull the reader in with the most important fact:

A 10-minute shower exposes the body to more chlorine and chlorine byproducts than drinking 1–2 liters of the same water.

This happens because:

• Vapors deliver chlorine directly into the respiratory system
• Hot water opens the pores and increases absorption through the skin
• Chlorine reacts with organic material in the shower, creating stronger byproducts
• Sensitive individuals experience dryness, redness, irritation, and eczema flare-ups

This is real exposure — and it happens in millions of households every day.

But removing all chlorine at the home’s entry point? That’s dangerous.

Why Removing All Chlorine at the Main Entry Is Risky

Chlorine is not in municipal water by accident.
Its role is to protect the distribution system from bacterial growth.
If all chlorine is removed the moment water enters the home, the entire plumbing network is left vulnerable.

This can lead to:

• Bacterial growth inside the water heater
• Biofilm development in pipes
• Faster contamination of appliances
• Microbial buildup in stagnant plumbing lines
• Odors, discoloration, and unexplained issues

This is why whole-home systems that remove 100% of chlorine often worsen the problem.

TipaTech takes a smarter approach.

The TipaTech Philosophy: Reduce Where the Body Is Exposed, Preserve Where the Plumbing Needs Protection

The T-18 whole-house filtration system is based on a principle no major company is discussing:

The body and the plumbing require different chlorine levels.

Therefore, the T-18 is engineered to:

• Reduce chlorine to comfortable, safer levels
• Maintain controlled trace amounts to protect pipes, heaters, and appliances
• Lower exposure to chlorine vapors during showers
• Prevent bacterial growth and biofilm inside the plumbing
• Deliver balanced water — for both home and family

This is a unique and essential dual-solution approach.

What Happens in the Shower: Where TipaTech Makes the Difference

The shower is the highest exposure point — and the T-18 delivers clear advantages:

• Far less chlorine evaporating into the air
• Reduced skin dryness, redness, and irritation
• A significant drop in inhaled chlorine vapors and byproducts
• Immediate improvement in the softness of skin and hair
• A gentler showering experience — especially for children, seniors, and sensitive individuals

Consumers often feel the difference before they understand the science.

Why TipaTech’s T-18 Stands Out

The T-18 was developed after five decades of research, field testing, and real-world cases of chlorine sensitivity.
Most systems on the market either:

• Reduce too little (leaving families exposed), or
• Reduce too much (leaving the plumbing unprotected)

TipaTech is the only company designing systems based on a balanced principle:

Mineral retention, gas release, and contaminant reduction — aligned with WHO and EPA guidelines.
Not extremes — precision.

The ultimate solution:
In homes with elevated chlorine or for individuals sensitive to chlorine, the Omega Extension can be added to the T-18.
The Omega further reduces chlorine by up to 50%, improving taste, smell, and comfort for those sensitive to higher chlorine levels.