Public Notification: City of Lake Worth* to alter water chlorination process.

For more information contact Water Treatment Plant Manager Timothy Sloan at Lake Worth Water Utilities: 561-586-1710; email: TSloan@lakeworth.org

The City’s Public Information Officer is Ben Kerr. He can be reached at 561-586-1631; email: BKerr@lakeworth.org

Press Release:

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 through October 18 [process began October 1]. The City of Lake Worth will also increase hydrant flushing during this time.

This is a preventive maintenance process.

Starting October 1, a “free chlorine residual” water treatment method will be used to provide a stronger, faster acting disinfection process than the “combined chlorine or Chloramines” treatment which is normally used. The City will revert back to the “combined chlorine” method by October 18. 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 and their Consecutive Systems water utility customers including Lake Osborne Estates, Hypoluxo Village, John Prince Park, Lantana Cascade 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 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.

*“We are LAKE WORTH. A hometown City that is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service through a commitment to integrity, hard work and a friendly attitude. We strive to exceed the expectations of our citizens, our businesses, our elected officials and our fellow employees.”