Health & Fitness
Your Drinking Water Might Have A Temporary Change In Taste
Tampa Bay Water has begun changes for its water process treatment at its Lithia facility. Residents might notice an odor change, too.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough residents who drink water from the tap might experience a change in taste of the liquid Thursday as Tampa Bay Water temporarily changes its water process treatment.
The treatment is taking place at Lithia Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Facility because of a lack of liquid oxygen deliveries to the plant. Water provided to Hillsborough County Public Utilities customers will continue to meet all local, state and federal regulations for drinking water, county government officials said.
Consumers who are sensitive to taste and odor changes in drinking water might notice a slight change during this period; however, this treatment change will not alter the quality of the drinking water.
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Hillsborough County recommends customers help preserve the region's drinking water by eliminating non-essential water uses, including watering lawns when it's raining, using pressure washers and washing vehicles at home. For more water-saving tips, visit tampabaywater.org/WaterSavingTips.
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