Starting Monday, April 6, Greensboro will wrap up its routine Temporary Free-Chlorine Conversion Program and switch back to using chloramines as the standard disinfectant in the city’s drinking water. The change will take about five days and is part of a regional effort with nearby utilities.
Both chlorinated and chloraminated water are safe to drink and use, though some people may notice a temporary taste or odor difference during the transition. Specialized users — such as dialysis centers, fish tank owners, and certain businesses — should make any needed adjustments to their filtration or treatment systems. These customers will also be contacted directly…