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March 31, 2008
Heavily chlorinated water of late?
Has anyone else noticed a very sharp increase in the amount of chlorine in Brooklyn municipal water lately?
We live in Clinton Hill and in the last week or so the chlorine in our drinking and showering water has been off the charts - completely undrinkable, and really drying out our skin and hair.
It doesn't go away after letting the water run, a Brita pitcher doesn't get rid of chlorine (not even the odor), and we have been forced to leave open pitchers of water out for it to evaporate.
Needless to say, it's becoming quite frustrating.
I plan to call 311 about it, but wanted to see if anyone else is having the same issue?
Thanks!
Author's Comments
Great headline reference - well played! I think I may need to go dig that CD out of a box somewhere.
In regards to the convent, I hope this can be landmarked. I lived across the street for a few years (in the part of the Renken dairy that was recently torn down) and had the most beautiful view of their garden.
I was grateful every day for that view - so happy I wasn't looking out at an ugly building (like mine was, admittedly).
Posted by: lwo at January 8, 2009 4:46 PM in response to Sisters of Mercy: First and Last and, Hopefully, Always*
Great headline reference - well played! I think I may need to go dig that CD out of a box somewhere.
In regards to the convent, I hope this can be landmarked. I lived across the street for a few years (in the part of the Renken dairy that was recently torn down) and had the most beautiful view of their garden.
I was grateful every day for that view - so happy I wasn't looking out at an ugly building (like mine was, admittedly).
Posted by: lwo at January 8, 2009 4:46 PM in response to Sisters of Mercy: First and Last and, Hopefully, Always*
i live on this block too - and don't consider it a bad block AT ALL. it's usually pretty peaceful, and the people hanging around have never, not ONCE harassed or bothered me.
Posted by: lwo at October 28, 2008 5:50 PM in response to Development Watch: 63 Clifton Place
lwo wrote a review about Red Bamboo on September 18, 2008 3:20 PM
Went here for the first time this summer for brunch with some vegetarian friends.
The whole experience was awful - we were seated fairly quickly, but it took almost 20 minutes to get any service whatsoever after asking 3 times. Once we did get service, throughout the meal we had to go straight to the bar for drinks.
If it hadn't been for a sweltering hot day and the fact that our veggie friends were thrilled to be there, we would have walked out immediately.
Our food finally arrived, and we were really shocked at just how bad it was - the only thing the entire table enjoyed were the fries.
There is a TON of fried food on the menu (like jalapeno poppers, seriously) and the other stuff has no flavor.
Definitely won't go back, ever.
I was just at Home Depot yesterday and i saw this brand, Freshaire. As you would expect, it's a good bit more expensive - approx $35 for a gallon of base. I'm not sure if they charge extra for pigment.
http://www.thefreshairechoicepaint.com/
Posted by: lwo at March 31, 2008 1:58 PM in response to Low/No VOC paint
To the first commenter, no to either of those questions - but that is a smart line of reasoning. My husband smells and tastes it just as much as i do.
Posted by: lwo at March 31, 2008 1:03 PM in response to Heavily chlorinated water of late?
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I used Aura in my living room (I think it was closer to $60 a gallon if memory serves) and aside from its causing no lightheadedness it only took one coat and looks great so it was definitely worth it IMO.
Posted by: MsBrooklyn at April 1, 2008 9:50 AM in response to Low/No VOC paint
This may be of topic, maybe not.
Has anyone tried using American Clay Plaster. It is also no VOC.
http://www.americanclay.com/index.html
It is sold at Bettencourt in BKLN.
The eco-friendliness of it looks fantastic but in addition the color and texture looks very nice and would work well in an old brownstone. Perhaps instead of a wall paper.
Anyone used this product?
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 11:49 AM in response to Low/No VOC paint
if i boil the water and let it cool, will that get rid of the chlorine?
Posted by: guest at April 2, 2008 1:32 PM in response to Heavily chlorinated water of late?
From what I have read boiling will only get rid of chlorine but not chloramines. In addition, as it was stated eariler, taking a shower is much more carcingenic than a glass of water.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/chloramine/index.html
Posted by: guest at April 2, 2008 8:57 PM in response to Heavily chlorinated water of late?
Ms. Green-Clean (www.msgreenclean.com/ecopainting.html) now offers low- and zero-voc home painting.
Posted by: msgreencleandotcom at April 6, 2009 12:32 PM in response to Low/No VOC paint
I recently bought YOLO Colorhouse paint at The Green Depot. I painted my kitchen Grain .02 and my bathroom Water .05. I LOVE IT!
Posted by: Sandybear at May 5, 2009 10:10 PM in response to Low/No VOC paint
this isn't at all surprising, given the current climate - but it is unfortunate. i lost my amazing loft apartment to the teardown, as did quite a few others. businesses were displaced as well. this just stings all the more. alas...
Posted by: lwo at March 3, 2009 10:05 PM in response to Development Watch: Emerson Place Presses Pause