Alan R Thomas Water Treatment Facility

WATER DEPARTMENT DIVISION OPERATIONS

Processing drinking water to the highest quality possible and certify compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations from the State of Florida Department of Health so residents can feel confident in turning on their taps without concern is the responsibility of the Water Treatment Plant Operators.
 

Free Chlorine Burn - October 15, 2024 through approximately November 5, 2024

All City of Edgewater's water customers along with Volusia County's Southeast Utility customers will be part of the Free Chlorine Burn. The City of Edgewater uses chloramines to disinfect the drinking water. To maintain the pipes that deliver your water, conventional free chlorine disinfection will replace chloramines for approximately three weeks starting on October 15, 2024 and continuing through approximately November 5, 2024.  The water will continue to meet Federal and State standards for safe drinking water, though you may notice a slightly different taste or odor. If you are especially sensitive to the taste or smell of chlorine, keep an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Dialysis Patients, users of kidney dialysis machines should not be impacted but should contact their dialysis care provider for more information about water testing and precautions regarding chlorine removal. Aquarium owners, please contact your local pet suppliers with any questions regarding your aquarium. The temporary change to free chlorine should not affect those with live fish if a system is already in place to remove chloramines.

For more information or questions contact the City of Edgewater's Alan R. Thomas Drinking Water Plant via phone 386.424.2400 Ext. 4030.