If you have the time and an open container, you can let the chlorine out-gas (is that the word?) so it doesn't taste like you're drinking chlorine with a bit of water added to it.

Even in SoCalif, they tend to overdo the chlorine. All those dead cows in the water supply, I guess. (" 'Midge fly larvae', &#%%! I know maggots when I see 'em!"

Sue