Temporary Changes Coming During Pinellas Water System Maintenance

The water from your faucet might smell or taste a little different throughout most of September. 

That’s because Pinellas County is temporarily changing the way it treats its water from Sept. 3 through Sept.   23.  The water will meet federal and state standards for safe drinking water, though, according to a press release from Pinellas’ Water and Sewer division. 

The temporary change in treatment is a “routine maintenance measure meant to optimize water quality.”

"There are no major indications of significant bacteriological contamination problems and this disinfection program is designed to maintain distribution system water quality and minimize the potential for any future problem," the release states. 

As part of the maintenance, many communities using chloramine will convert to using chlorine. This will only be while the maintenance is going on.

In addition to customers in unincorporated Pinellas, the change will affects some customers in Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, and Tarpon Springs.

The county says kidney dialysis patients shouldn’t see negative effects but should contact their care provider for information about chlorine treatment. Fish owners should also not see any impact from the change.  

Residents wanting more information can contact Pinellas County Customer Service at (727) 464-4000.