Chlorides – bad taste & odor – generally combines with calcium, magnesium, or sodium to form various salts. For ex: sodium chloride (NaCl) – most common anions found in tap water – occurs naturally in groundwater – found in greater concentrations where seawater & run-off from road salts (salts used to de-ice icy roads) can make their way into water sources
Harmful Effects
Damage plants if used for gardening or irrigation
Gives drinking water an unpleasant taste
High corrosivity overtime will damage plumbing, appliances, & water heaters
Leaching toxic metals
Complicate existing heart problems
Contribute to high blood pressure when ingested in excess
