Starting on July 7, the city will be switching its water disinfection from chloramine to free chlorine through July 27. This is a routine preventive maintenance that's backed by those in the know at the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The buzz around town is that this might tweak the taste, or smell of tap water, but the change will likely go unnoticed by most. Still, for those with a keener sense or perhaps a sensitive palette, leaving water out in an open container in the fridge could help reduce the chlorine vibes. According to an announcement from the City of Delray Beach, this switch-up is all about compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act programs.
Home dialysis machines or our local fish aficionados will need a different playbook to tackle the chlorine. Specialist advice is on the recommended agenda for anyone with fish tanks or shellfish in their care. The same goes for operators of dialysis apparatus — don't skip the expert consult.
For the curious or concerned, the city is opening up a line direct to Customer Service. They're open from 7:00 AM until the afternoon at 3:30 PM, Mondays to Fridays. For those reaching out, dial (561) 243-7312.
