Why are you changing the water disinfectant from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?

Temporarily converting from chloramines to free chlorine is done to accompany the flushing process. Overtime, sediments accumulate in water pipes. If not controlled, this can reduce the quality of our drinking water. The material in water pipes can become accustomed to the chloramine disinfectant, which is routinely used. Switching to free chlorine, which is a stronger disinfectant, for a short period, ensures the quality of our water during the flushing process. Using fire hydrants to conduct system-wide flushing of our distribution mains, combined with the disinfectant change, is a very effective method for cleaning out this sediment and other built-up material. This procedure is a standard practice used nationwide.

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1. Why does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
2. How does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
3. Why are we flushing?
4. Isn't flushing a waste of water?
5. Why are you changing the water disinfectant from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?
6. Is there anything I will notice during the conversion?
7. How long will it last?
8. Is this the first time you have temporarily switched the disinfectant?
9. Do other water systems make this temporary disinfectant switch?
10. How will this temporary switch affect kidney dialysis procedures?
11. I have a fish tank. How will it affect my fish?
12. Who can I contact with additional questions or concerns?