Very important news. Below is a press release from City of Lake Worth.

Public Notification from City of Lake Worth to Alter Water Chlorination Process September 22nd (TODAY) to October 10th.

The news about the temporary change in water chlorination methods for two weeks was front page news this week in The Lake Worth Herald and in the FREE Coastal & Greenacres Observer serving suburban Lake Worth, unincorporated areas west of the City that may notice a change in the taste of water from the tap.

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Below is the press release from the City of Lake Worth. If you have any questions about the temporary change of chlorination processes direct your questions to Lake Worth Water Utilities by calling 561-586-1710.

This temporary change in chlorination methods will also occur some unincorporated (suburban Lake Worth) areas as well. For example, if you are in zip code 33461 but not within the City limits (e.g., John Prince Park, Lake Osborne Estates) and see hydrant flushing going on click on this link for an explanation: “Suburban Lake Worth Fire Hydrants” vs. “Lake Worth Fire Hydrants”.


Without further ado, the press release from the City:


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 September 22, 2018 through October 10, 2018. The City of Lake Worth will also increase hydrant flushing during this time. This is a preventive maintenance process.

Starting September 22, 2018 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 of Lake Worth will revert back to the “combined chlorine” method by October 10, 2018. As part of this process, the City of Lake Worth 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 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. Those who are especially sensitive to the taste or odor of chlorine can keep an open container of drinking water in their refrigerators for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Users of home dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish, and managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks are advised to seek professional advice as the method of removing chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water.



*“Located in central Palm Beach County, Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural City with an individualistic style. People are drawn to the City by its acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, historic districts, hip downtown and colorful arts district.”