What's
New:
Providing high-quality drinking water
that meets or exceeds all EPA standards is an ongoing process. In order to satisfy strict
new standards regarding Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), the City will soon begin using a
new disinfection process to treat your water.
Drinking water disinfection is a process
that kills bacteria, viruses and protozoans in your water and prevents their regrowth in
the distribution system. In the past, we have used chlorine as the disinfecting agent.
Chlorine however, readily reacts with
naturally occurring compounds in the water leading to the formation of DBPs. Since some
people who drink water containing high levels of DBPs, over many years, may experience
health problems, we will begin using chloramines to disinfect your water this fall. The
use of chloramines will lower the levels of DBPs in your drinking water. |
