MAWC SEASONAL SWITCH TO CHLORINE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

ESTE INFORME CONTIENE INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ACERCA DE SU AGUA

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The Plum Borough Municipal Authority Chloramine and Chlorine Disinfection Process

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will be changing the disinfectant residual from a Chloramine residual to a Free Chlorine residual through the winter months beginning Monday, November 6th, 2023. We will give notice prior to switching back to Chloramine in the spring.

Chloramine is more stable in warmer water temperatures than chlorine and is more effective at extending disinfection through the pipelines that distribute water to customers homes and businesses. Since chloramine is not as reactive as chlorine with organic materials, it produces substantially lower concentrations of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). This is in line with the introduction of more stringent EPA standards to reduce health risks associated with disinfection byproducts (DBP) in chlorinated water.

Chlorination is a common treatment process in which a small amount of ammonia, diluted in water, is combined with chlorinated water. While most customers will not notice any change in their water, some might notice that the taste and odor of chlorine is reduced. The switch also means that kidney dialysis facilities or home dialysis units may need modifications depending on their method of chlorine removal. Home dialysis users should consult their physician or dialysis machine manufacturer for instructions. Fish owners should consult  their local pet store for recommended products that will remove chloramine prior to use.

You can also visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).

Chloramine information page at:
http://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/My-Water/PublicDrinkingWater/Pages/Chlora...