Delray Beach Water Advisory

PUBLIC NOTICE TO WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH

To enhance water quality in the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Water Treatment Facility will temporarily modify its method of disinfection beginning Monday, September 15, 2008, and continuing through Monday, October 13, 2008.

During that time period, free chlorine will be used as the primary disinfectant. This is commonly known as a system "burn" and is routinely done as a preventive measure to ensure that drinking water remains safe and compliant with all State and Federal water quality requirements.

During this time period, customers with special needs should be aware of potential problems with the following equipment and systems: users of kidney dialysis machines, owners of tropical fish aquariums and managers of stores and restaurants with holding tanks for fish and shellfish. These users are encouraged to contact an appropriate professional for guidance on how to use their equipment during this period. The temporary change in treatment may have adverse effects on dialysis machines and may be toxic to fish and aquatic animals if not properly addressed. Any such side effects will be eliminated when the city reverts to our normal disinfection method.

The City will continue to flush fire hydrants during this period as part of the enhanced disinfection procedure. Customers may notice flowing water in streets and swales, localized lower water pressures, a slight discoloration of their tap water, and an increased chlorine odor and taste in their tap water during this period. This is a normal occurrence during the enhanced disinfection process and will cause no adverse health effects.

The City's public drinking water remains perfectly safe and compliant with all primary State and Federal requirements for primary water quality. If you would like further information on this matter, please call the Public Utilities Department at (561) 243-7312 between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.