[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by philnpat

It's my understanding that an ordinary water softener does not remove chlorine from water. A reverse osmosis or carbon filtration unit is needed to properly remove this chemical. Water softeners sold at big box stores and Sears use salt to soften the water. I believe that an additional filtration system would be needed to actually take care of the chlorine issue.

I had to turn off my softener for a few weeks due to a medical problem. The chlorine taste and smell returned. When I turned the softener back on, the smell and taste went away so I think my softener removes the chlorine from the water.