Residents in the City of West Palm Beach should brace for a slight change in their tap water taste as the city’s public utilities department has announced a shift in the water treatment process.
From July 7 to July 28, the city will use chlorine instead of chloramine as the primary water disinfectant.
Some might detect a slight chlorine odor, which officials assure can be reduced by letting water sit in an open container for a few hours before drinking it. The City of West Palm Beach ensures that this temporary modification complies with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and poses no health risk…