[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Summer changes to water disinfection

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Connie Kacprowicz, Communications & Marketing Supervisor
Columbia Water & Light
573-874-7325
CSK at gocolumbiamo.com


Summer changes to water disinfection

COLUMBIA, MO (May 28, 2015) - During the summer months, the Department of Natural Resources recommends Columbia Water & Light switch from the chloramine (chlorine plus ammonia) to the chlorine disinfection process. Switching to chlorine reduces nitrification caused by the chloramine disinfection method. The utility will make the change this week.

Customers might notice more of a chlorine taste and smell until the fall when the disinfection method is changed back to chloramine disinfection. Customers who are sensitive to the chlorine taste can fill a pitcher with water and wait for several hours to drink it. Activated carbon filters will also reduce the chlorine taste. Customers using filters are urged to replace filters as recommended by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of harmful microorganisms forming.

 



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