Miami-Dade Water and Sewer to temporarily change disinfection method for drinking water supply to free chlorine

MIAMI (WSVN) – The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department will temporarily change the way it disinfects the drinking water supply starting next week.

While the department currently uses chloramine, starting next Monday, it will shift to free chlorine, a process considered effective in clearing out bacteria from pipes, until Oct. 11.

Officials said some people may notice the chlorine taste or smell, but they maintained the water is safe to use…

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