Registered: 06/26/04
Posts: 2210
Loc: NE Wisconsin
I would guess the sand filtration gets rid of the "chunks" and it is chlorination that does the actual sanitation -- much like a for a pool. I don't think sand filters or chlorination can take care of nasty chemical/petroleum products in water. Most cities are careful to take water from relatively clean sources.
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