BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Brunswick County water customers may notice a temporary change in the taste or smell of their water as the county returns to using chloramines as its primary disinfectant.
The water remains safe to use, according to the Brunswick County Public Utilities Department. The transition from free chlorine to chloramines could take two to three weeks, depending on customers’ locations and water use.
The county began switching back to chloramines on Nov. 12. Crews will continue flushing water mains through November after starting the annual disinfection changeover and flushing program on Oct. 1, the department stated.
The department noted customers with aquariums or ponds should test water before adding fish or other animals to ensure it is free of chlorine. Products that remove free chlorine or chloramines are available at pet and fish supply stores.
Kidney dialysis clinics and people who use home dialysis equipment should also be aware of the change, the department stated.
Customers with lingering taste or odor concerns, or other questions, can contact their local water provider or Brunswick County Public Utilities at 910-253-2657, 910-371-3490 or 910-454-0512.
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