WEST PALM BEACH, FLA (February 8, 2021) – The City of West Palm Beach will switch back to using chloramines as the disinfectant for its water service on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. This change can take up to two days to infiltrate the entire water system. The following groups are advised to seek professional advice, as the method for removing chlorine residuals differs from removing chloramine residuals from tap water:
- Users of home dialysis machines
- Owners of tropical fish
- Managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish holding tanks
Should you need more information about this incident, please call the City of West Palm Beach Public Utilities Department at (561) 822-2210 (TTY: 800-955-8771).
