Boca Raton Water Customers May Detect Slight Chlorine Taste April 12-26

A kitchen sink. (Photo: Boca Daily News)

Boca Raton officials announced Wednesday that the city’s water system will undergo maintenance later this month that could result in a chlorine-like taste for customers.

To maintain the water quality in the city’s water system, the city’s Utility Services Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used by the water treatment facility between April 12 and 26. This is typically done twice annually, the city said in its announcement. Customers served by the city may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water during this period. The maintenance involves temporarily replacing chloramine with “free chlorine” in order to clean the system.

“These temporary conditions will not cause adverse health effects,” the announcement said.

While the water will remain safe to drink for customers, users of home kidney dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish aquariums, and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks have been advised that the methods for testing and removing free chlorine residuals differ from those used for chloramine residuals.

“We encourage customers who may be affected by this change to seek professional guidance,” the announcement said, adding that the city will also use the maintenance period to flush fire hydrants around town.