I've been noticing a stong smell of chlorine in my drinking water (Seattle) and wonder how to get it out?

I've been noticing a stong smell of chlorine in my drinking water (Seattle) and wonder how to get it out?
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A good water filter (such as brita) will remove most of it with activated charcoal. Leaving the water sitting out will also let the chlorine dissipate.
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