Some Pinellas County homeowners may notice a change in the taste of their water, but county officials told them on Monday that there is nothing to be concerned about.
The county claims that the change in taste is the result of the water treatment system temporarily switching from chloramine to chlorine disinfection.
The adjustment will take effect on Monday, September 25, and will last through Saturday, October 24.
According to officials, this move will have an impact on Pinellas County and its wholesale customers.
“Customers may notice a slight difference in the taste and/or odor during this temporary change but will not experience low pressure or a disruption of service,” county officials said in a press release.
The semiannual disinfection program is intended to preserve distribution system water quality while reducing the possibility of future problems. According to the county, there are no signs of major bacterial contamination in the system.
The water will continue to meet all federal and state standards for safe drinking water when the treatment change takes place.
Kidney dialysis patients should not be affected, according to Pinellas County, but should contact their dialysis care provider for further information regarding chlorine disinfection and how it impacts their treatment.
Fish owners should be unaffected if they already have a system in place to remove chloramines, but they should contact local pet providers if they have any doubts.
For additional information, go to pinellas.gov/utilities or call 727-464-4000 to Pinellas County Utilities Business & Customer Services.