Home and business water chlorinator systems can work several different ways. If you have a pool or well water system, you will want to buy a chlorinator to remove chemicals and pollutants, such as bacteria, from your water.

You will want to investigate:

1. The type of water chlorinator — do you need desalination, absorption and ion exchange, ozone generators, water purification systems or reverse osmosis to remove potential hazards?

2. The purpose of the chlorinator — a water chlorinator system can improve water quality in your pool, well or other water source effectively.

3. The size of system needed — industrial chlorinators will have different specifications from drinking water chlorinators, well water chlorinators or a salt water chlorinator.

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Determine the best water treatment chlorinator for your needs

There are many different types of water treatment chlorinators. Look at the size of your pool or well first. This will determine the best water electrochlorinator for your pool system or the best chlorinators for well water. Swimming pools require a larger and different setup than one might purchase for a drinking water chlorinator for a well, which might require storm water treatment or water softening systems.

I recommend: Salt water chlorinators are typically used to treat swimming pools. Zodiac systems allow for easy, inexpensive water chlorination equipment. Aqua Superstore suggests the Zodiac C Series Salt Water Chlorination for pools up to 17,000 gallons. Big Brand Water Filter offers a reverse-osmosis water chlorinator system that combines mechanical filtration with reverse-osmosis technology for water treatment at point of need, such as for a well water system. It is a recommended well water chlorinator.

Water electrochlorinators for pools and spas

If you are trying to improve water quality within a swimming pool or spa, look for a water chlorinator system that will be easy to use and is within your price range.

I recommend: Water Works Warehouse offers several different options for those who must maintain pools, Jacuzzis and spas. If you are searching for a non-chemical alternative, Aquamatics offers the AquaBrite system, a range of no chlorine, no salt alternatives that use absorption and ion exchange equipment to control water pollution.

Stormwater treatment, water electrochlorinators and industrial chlorinators

For larger water chlorination systems, alternatives are available to assist water treatment plants in improving stormwater treatment and water pollution control.

I recommend: Wallace & Tiernan products are available through Siemens. This subdivision of the multinational company offers water, wastewater, process cooling water systems, as well as those for smaller swimming pools and recreational systems. The Barrier system offers an ultraviolet alternative to chemicals for the treatment of municipal water. Noble Chlor offers electrochlorinators for customers who need industrial chlorinators.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider the size of your system, as this will determine the size of the water chlorination product you should purchase. If budget is a concern, look for used or rehabilitated systems. Also look for the availability of repair companies and used parts.
• •  Investigate alternatives. There are ion, reverse osmosis and other chemical-free alternatives for water treatment.