Boca Raton’s Utility Services Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process from chloramine to free chlorine starting tomorrow through October 19. According to the City of Boca Raton website, this routine procedure is used to maintain water quality.
During this period, residents may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the water. The water remains safe to drink. Special attention is advised for users of home kidney dialysis machines, tropical fish owners, and businesses with fish or shellfish tanks, as testing and removal methods for free chlorine differ from those for chloramine…