PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR CITY OF LAKE WORTH TO ALTER WATER CHLORINATION PROCESS DECEMBER 8, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2013

The City of Lake Worth – In accordance with a program recommended by the 
Palm Beach County Health Department, the City’s water chlorination methods will 
be temporarily changed for two weeks from December 8, 2013 through December 
21, 2013. The City will accomplish this strictly precautionary measure to ensure 
our water supply remains free of bacteria. 

 Starting December 8, 2013 a “free chlorine residual” water treatment method 
will be used to provide a somewhat stronger disinfection process than the 
“combined chlorine or chloramine” treatment which is normally used. The City will 
revert back to the “combined chlorine” method on December 21, 2013. As part of 
this process, the City will be flushing fire hydrants. This flushing will cause 
temporary water in the swales of the roadways. Please do not be alarmed by this 
water as it will dissipate within a few hours. 

 The City of Lake Worth and their Consecutive Systems water utility customers 
including Lake Osborne Waterworks (Lake Osborne Estates), Hypoluxo Village, 
John Prince Park, Lake Clarke Shores and Palm Breezes Club may notice a slight 
chlorine taste or odor in their tap water during this period; however, these temporary 
conditions should not cause any adverse health effects. If you are especially 
sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in 
your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Tropical fish tank 
owners, hospitals, dialysis patients and residents with pools should be aware of the 
chlorination changes and make adjustments accordingly. Any questions should be 
directed to the City of Lake Worth Water Treatment Plant (561) 586-1710.