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The method of water disinfection used by
Pinellas County Utilities will temporarily be switched from
chloramines to chlorine disinfection from Monday, Sept. 10 to
Friday, Oct. 12.
This short-term change is a routine
maintenance measure designed to optimize water quality in the water
delivery system, county officials said. Those impacted by this
maintenance program include Pinellas County Utilities and any
municipality served by Pinellas County Utilities, including
customers in Clearwater and Safety Harbor.
Local kidney dialysis centers and pet
stores are being notified of this temporary change in the
disinfection process, since both can be affected by chemical
changes in the water. Users of kidney dialysis machines should
notify their health care provider about the disinfection switch,
and owners of aquatic life are urged to contact a pet store for
more information on the effects of chlorine and chloramines.
Some people may notice a slight difference
in taste and/or smell in the water during this temporary change in
treatment. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. The
water is perfectly safe to drink.
Public Utilities Director Tracy Mercer
said, "The annual chlorine maintenance process continues to run
smoothly every year with increased cooperation and commitment from
our customers. We thank our customers in advance for their patience
as the maintenance procedures begin."
At the end of this period of system
maintenance, the process of chloramines disinfection will resume.
For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/utilities or
contact Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service at
727-464-4000.
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