PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR CITY OF LAKE WORTH TO ALTER

WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
301 College Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561.586.1710
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR
CITY OF LAKE WORTH TO ALTER WATER
CHLORINATION PROCESS
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2016
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To maintain high water quality in the City of Lake Worth water distribution system, the City
of Lake Worth Water Treatment Plant will temporarily change the water chlorination methods for
two weeks from November 30, 2016 through December 18, 2016. The City of Lake Worth will
also increase hydrant flushing during this time. This is a preventive maintenance process.
Starting November 30, 2016 a “free chlorine residual” water treatment method will be used to
provide a somewhat stronger disinfection process than the “combined chlorine or Chloramines”
treatment which is normally used. The City of Lake Worth will revert back to the “combined
chlorine” method by December 18, 2016. As part of this process, the City of Lake Worth will be
flushing fire hydrants. This flushing will cause temporary water in the swales of the roadways.
Please do not be alarmed by this water as it will dissipate within a few hours.
The City of Lake Worth and their Consecutive Systems water utility customers including Lake
Osborne Estates, Hypoluxo Village, John Prince Park, Lantana Cascade and Palm Breezes Club
may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in their tap water during this period; however, these
temporary conditions will not cause adverse health effects. If you are especially sensitive to the
taste or odor of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few
hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Tropical fish tank owners, hospitals, dialysis patients and
residents with pools should be aware of the chlorination changes and make adjustments
accordingly. Any questions should be directed to the City of Lake Worth Water Treatment Plant
(561) 586-1710.