So long, bleachy-smelling drinking water: D.C. Water has announced that the city's annual switch to a chlorine water disinfectant ends today.
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D.C. Tap Water Switches Off Chlorine Disinfectant Today
D.C. Water Supply Switches To Chlorine Disinfectant Today
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the time when Washington's water supply smells slightly like chlorine. It's time yet again to clean out the city's pipes -- today, D.C. Water switches its disinfectant from chloramine to chlorine. This year's chlorine treatment, which occurs every spring before the temperatures begin to warm up, will continue through May 2.
Water Chlorine Treatment to Stop Next Week
Sick and tired of the strong taste and smell of this year's extra-long water chlorine treatment cycle? The Washington Aqueduct will at last be returning to chloramine instead of chlorine starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18.
Tap Water Chlorine Spike Warning Lifted
This morning's tap water advisory for large sections of Northwest D.C. has been canceled as of about 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. DC WASA officials say tests conducted over the past several hours confirm water in the affected area is now safe for drinking, bathing, cooking and cleaning. The advisory was issued this morning due to a temporary spike in chlorine levels.
NW D.C. Residents Told Not to Use Tap Water Until Further Notice
DC WASA is asking its customers in a large section of of Northwest D.C. not to use their tap water until further notice due to a temporary spike in chlorine levels.
Ask DCist: Is This Year's Water Chlorine Treatment Worse Than Usual?
A reader writes in to the DCist tip line:
I know DC adds chlorine to the year this time every year, but has it seemed especially bad to anyone else this week? I smell like a pool (after showering, of course). Any word on when they’ll reduce the chlorine levels again?Most of you are probably aware that once a year, the Washington Aqueduct switches the disinfectant used in its water treatment process from chloramine to chlorine for a period of time in order to clear out any potentially harmful bacteria from the city's water pipes. You can't really miss it -- a distinct chlorine odor and taste suddenly appears in our tap water. DC WASA announced back in January that the switch would begin on Feb. 1. But is this year's chlorine smell actually worse than in previous years? Well, sort of.
Smelly D.C. Tap Water Set to Return
It's that time of year again, D.C.! The magical season of chlorine-scented and flavored tap water is back. The Washington Aqueduct announced yesterday that it will temporarily resume the use of chlorine next week to treat our drinking water, and warned that the special odor and taste we've all come to know and love every spring will be back for at least a month. The water is still safe to drink, the Aqueduct was sure to point out. In addition to the District, Arlington County, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County will also experience the funky tap water of April (exact dates announced by the Aqueduct: April 6-May 4). Yum. Drink up!
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