Pompano To Disinfect Water Beginning Monday
POMPANO BEACH (CBS4) – Some residents of Pompano Beach may find their water a little funny tasting over the next couple of weeks.
Beginning on Monday, the city's Utilities Department will begin free chlorine dosing of its entire water distribution system. The process should take about four weeks.
During the free chlorination process, the disinfection portion of the water treatment process will change from using chloramines (a combination of ammonia and chlorine) to using free chlorine. Due to these changes, the city said some residents may experience a slight change in both the taste and smell of the water. It is, however, safe to drink, to use for cooking, to bathe in and for other everyday uses.
People who are currently undergoing dialysis treatments or who have a compromised immune system should check with their doctor to see if the disinfection will affect their treatment.
Anyone with a fish tank or pond, including grocery stores and restaurants with lobster tanks and fish containers at bait shops, which use city water should is urged to get in contact with a pet or aquarium professional to see if any adjustments are need during the chlorine dosing.
The city adds that during the process there may be periods of discolored water. Simply let faucets run until the water clears up.
