Semiannual water system flush to start in Palm Beach County next month

Palm Beach County Water Utilities (PBCWUD) requires periodic line cleansing and temporary treatment adjustment to deliver the highest quality water to customers.

These modifications to the disinfection process are routine and an industry best practice as a precautionary measure to maintain the water quality.

From July 6 -27, 2023, PBCWUD will be using free chlorine as opposed to chloramine for water treatment. This is only temporary and the water is safe to drink.

PBCWUD says that it follows Environmental Protection Agency regulations throughout the process.

It is recommended that customers who are sensitive to this change keep an open container of drinking water refrigerated for a few hours, allowing 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 guidance for removing chlorine residuals.

It is said that the process will not affect customers in Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay.

Anyone needing more information on the temporary change is advised to call PBCWUD at (561) 740-4600 and select option #1.