Miami-Dade-Water-and-Sewer-Department-Begins-a-Temporary
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OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2018
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Begins a Temporary
Change to its Water Chlorination Method for Two-Week Period
— Beginning Monday, November 5, 2018 —
Miami Beach, FL – The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) conducts its spring
cleaning in November. Beginning Monday, November 5 through Sunday, November 18 the
County department will temporarily change the method used to chlorinate the drinking water
supply at the treatment plants. Miami Beach purchases its water directly from Miami-Dade
County and will be affected by the temporary change.
Specifically, free chlorine, instead of the standard combined chlorine (chloramine) will be used
during the treatment process. Free chlorine is considered an effective method of cleansing
water distribution systems. This routine procedure is regularly scheduled each year in a
partnership with the Florida Department of Health of Miami-Dade County and the Department of
Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER).
Miami Beach residents may experience some chlorine smell and/or taste in their water during
this short-term period. This is normal as free chlorine has a slightly different taste and smell than
combined chlorine. The temporary change does not cause adverse health effects and is a
necessary part of WASD's ongoing efforts to provide safe drinking water to Miami-Dade County
residents.
Miami Beach Public Works Department’s priority is to provide safe, reliable service to its
customers. For additional information about the Department Services and programs, please
contact the Miami Beach Public Works Operations Control Room at 305.673.7625 or visit the
Miami Dade (WASD) website at www.miamidade.gov/water.
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