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Oshkosh residents may notice increased smell or taste of chlorine in drinking water

WLUK · last updated

OSHKOSH (WLUK) — Oshkosh residents may temporarily notice an increased smell and/or taste of chlorine in their drinking water.

That’s because the Department of Public Works is replacing the ozone system equipment at Oshkosh’s water filtration plant and will be periodically utilizing chlorine to meet disinfection regulations, beginning Monday.

Officials stress the water will still be safe to drink. If you’d like to reduce the chlorine smell or taste, consider these steps:

  • Utilize a filter, such as an activated carbon filter, to remove residual chlorine
  • Pour water into a glass or pitcher and wait 15-20 minutes to evaporate chlorine
  • Boil water for 15 minutes to evaporate chlorine

If you have questions regarding this project and the temporary shutdown of the ozone system, contact the Department of Public Works at (920) 236-5065.

For general questions regarding drinking water quality, contact the Water Filtration Plant at (920) 236-5165.

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