In order to maintain safe and delicious drinking water, the city’s water distribution system is going through a month-long process of being flushed and treated. The treatment process includes switching the disinfectant used from chloramines to a free chlorine. The city does this on a regular basis to improve the quality of its drinking water.
While some customers (including South Daytona water customers) may notice a slight difference in the taste of the water, the water continues to be safe to drink. The treatment and flushing will be completed by Saturday, March 14.
Water customers with questions about their water quality can call the water department at (386) 671-8815 or (386) 671-8809. If issues are suspected, a regulatory compliance inspector will test customers’ tap water for harmful bacteria. This testing takes at least 24-hours and is free.