Get informed about temporary change in water chlorination process from The Lake Worth Herald

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR CITY OF LAKE WORTH* TO ALTER WATER CHLORINATION PROCESS: 
To maintain high water quality in the City of Lake Worth water distribution system, the City of Lake Worth Water Treatment Plant will temporarily change the water chlorination methods for two weeks from June 1, 2016 through June 19, 2016. The City of Lake Worth will also increase hydrant flushing during this time.
     This is a preventive maintenance process. Starting June 1, 2016 a “free chlorine residual” water treatment method will be used to provide a somewhat stronger disinfection process than the “combined chlorine or Chloramines” treatment which is normally used.

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     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.

*The City of Lake Worth's water utility customers include Lake Osborne Estates, Hypoluxo Village, John Prince Park, Lantana Cascade and Palm Breezes Club.