Water System Chlorination to start June 24, 2024

GRPU will be now adding monochloramines to the water system to maintain a disinfectant residual. This will be a permanent change to our water supply system.  As we begin this new process, the addition of monochloramines may react with existing iron and/or manganese in the water mains which can cause the water to become a black or reddish-brown color temporarily.  GRPU will actively monitor and flush mains to reduce these issues.   

What should and shouldn’t I do?

• Let water run for a few minutes to flush plumbing of discolored water before using for drinking, cooking or laundry. 
• Do not use chloraminated water in fish tanks and bait shops without proper treatment.
• Contact your health care provider for more information if you are on kidney dialysis or have another medical condition.
• You do not need to boil your water.

What may be the health effects?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of chlorine in drinking water to levels that are safe for human consumption. The levels of chlorine used for drinking water disinfection are unlikely to cause long-term health effects.