Upcoming Water System Maintenance in Saline County RWD #3: Expect Chlorine Taste from May 22 to July 7

The City's Utilities Department has released its annual maintenance plan for the water distribution system, including Saline County RWD #3. The maintenance will occur from May 22, 2024, to July 7, 2024. During this time, the city will stop adding ammonia and increase chlorine levels in the water to maintain effective disinfection.

Residents might notice a stronger chlorine taste or smell in their tap water while this work is underway. This change is expected and is not harmful to health. If the chlorine odor or taste is bothersome, placing water in an open container in the refrigerator may help to reduce it.

Individuals using home dialysis machines, as well as owners of tropical fish and businesses with fish and shellfish tanks, should take extra care. It is important to seek advice from experts on how to remove chlorine from the water during this maintenance period, as the usual methods for removing chloramine will not work.

The City will also flush fire hydrants at the same time to reduce overall disruption. This might temporarily affect water clarity and could introduce sediment. If water discoloration or sediment occurs, running cold water for a few minutes should help clear it up.

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