RWD #2 To Use Free Chlorine

The District will temporarily discontinue using combined chlorine on April 01, 2019.  Instead, free chlorine will be used for up to thirty days.  This is part of the District’s annual maintenance program.  Patrons may notice a stronger than usual chlorine taste and smell to the water.  This is only temporary and is necessary to “burn out” the system to kill certain “nitrifying” bacteria that do not show up on the routine sampling.  These bacteria are not harmful to humans or animals.  They tend to cause slime growths within the waterlines and create a higher than normal demand on chlorine, thus lowering disinfection properties.

The chlorine taste may linger after the free chlorine has been discontinued.  Some areas may not notice the taste difference for up to three weeks after this treatment change.  In some cases, there may be some natural soluble iron and manganese present in the waterlines.  Free chlorine may further oxidize these substances.  If you notice off-colored water, call the District office and we will flush in your area.

Your water will continue to be safe to use and drink!

2019 Consumer Confidence Report

The 2019 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available on the District’s website.  Please click on the green tab to the left “Consumer Confidence Report” and the 2019 CCR will upload.  The 2019 CCR can also be accessed by clicking on the gray “Documents Tab” above and the clicking 2019 CCR.  If you like a hard copy of the 2019 CCR please contact the District Office at 913-783-4325.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CCR you can contact Jerry Bennett at 913-783-4325.

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