Residents and business owners in Boca Raton might notice a change in smell and taste in their water over the next two weeks or so.
It won’t matter for most people, but people with certain medical conditions, restaurants serving seafood and people with certain aquariums might need to treat their water, the city said.
The process began Sunday and will continue through Jan. 24.
Cities generally treat their water systems this way once or twice a year using a stronger disinfectant. The process will help protect people against bacteria, the city said. Most people won’t be affected by the temporary change, but people with certain medical conditions or devices, as well as people with aquariums and restaurants that serve seafood, may need to make some changes.
That includes:
Users of home kidney dialysis machines.
Owners of tropical fish aquariums.
Managers of stores and restaurants with fish and shellfish-holding tanks.
At the same time, the city will be flushing fire hydrants. They may spray flowing water into streets and swales, and some water supplies could see decreased pressure and a slight discoloration.
The city of Boynton Beach began flushing its water supply Tuesday as well and will continue that process for three weeks.
Boca Raton residents or business owners who need more information are asked to call the utilities department at 561-338-7310.
Austen Erblat can be reached at aerblat@sunsentinel.com, 954-599-8709 or on Twitter @AustenErblat.
