Tap water may taste different for a while

Boca Raton residents for the next two weeks might notice the smell or taste of chlorine in their water as the city changes its disinfection process.

Until Nov. 19, residents also may notice a drop in water pressure and a discoloration of tap water.

The changes are a result of the city using a more potent method of disinfecting the water system, which it does twice a year as part of regular maintenance of the water system.

“The change in the treatment will provide additional protection against bacteria,” the city said in a news release.

Residents also may see water flowing in neighborhoods because of fire-hydrant flushing.

While the changes over the next two weeks will not cause adverse health effects, the city said they could cause complications for people using kidney dialysis machines and it may be toxic to fish.

Kidney dialysis machine users and keepers of aquatic animals should seek professional advice.

The city’s water system serves about 130,000 people. It pushes about 32 million gallons per day through its 706 miles of water mains, according to the city. For more information, contact the Boca Raton Utility Services at 561-338-7310.

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