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1. Does the City add fluoride in my water?

Yes, we add fluoride to the State standards (1 part per million) which is considered an ideal level by the American Dental Association for dental health.

2. What do I do if my water has a funny taste?

Taste or odor in water can come from many things:

• Fluctuating levels of chlorine
• Large amounts of organic matter in the river due to flooding and the taste of chemicals that are used to remove that matter
• Water that has sat in the water mains or service lines for long periods of time

The water is still safe to drink. Try to run the faucet for a little while and see if it goes away. If it doesn't clear up contact the Water Division and we will check it out and possibly we might have to flush the water main.

3. Why is chlorine in my water?

Chlorine is a disinfectant that acts as health insurance against the possible occurrence of disease-causing pathogens. If this type of contaminating were present in the water, chlorine would kill it. Chlorine dosages in your water are low: between 0.2 part per million to 1.0 part per million.