Temporary water treatment change winds down in Asheboro
Asheboro's Water Resources Division is informing residents to expect a return to standard water treatment practices, starting Dec. 1.
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This comes weeks after the city announced they planned to do a routine and temporary change in water treatment, pursuant to state law.
The initial switch, which occurred on Nov. 1, entailed a transition to free chlorine as the city's primary water disinfectant. As of Dec. 1, the city will formally return to chloramine as its primary disinfectant.
"Each year the city uses a pure chlorine water treatment to help ensure a high level of disinfection in the water mains as required by .the NC Department of Environmental Quality. During the remainder of the year, chloramine treatment is used. This is a compound of chlorine and ammonia that results in water with little odor or taste."
The temporary transition, according to Asheboro's Water Resources Director Michael Rhoney, was to get rid of byproducts from water treatments.
"This change in treatment is necessary to ensure optimum water quality," read information from the city.
In an updated message, city officials warn water customers might notice a temporary change in their drinking water.
"This process results in a negligible chlorine odor or taste compared to the treatment used over the past month," reads information from the city.
City officials said both methods meet state clean water standards.
"Both treatment methods meet all requirements set by the NC DEQ," reads information from the city. Those with medical concerns are encouraged to meet with their doctors prior to the transition.
"Customers with special health concerns, such as those on kidney dialysis, are encouraged to seek advice about drinking water from their medical professional. Please call the Water Treatment Plant Manager at 336-626-1215 for questions related to the water treatment process."
This article originally appeared on The Courier-Tribune: After a month Asheboro switches back to usual system
