The Capital Regional District (CRD) has announced that residents in the Greater Victoria area may notice a temporary change in the odour and taste of the drinking water in the coming days.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Capital Regional District Integrated Water Services is advising residents that temporary adjustments to the region’s disinfection process could result in “stronger than usual chlorine smell and taste.”
The statement suggests that the temporary changes in odour and smell has not impact on the safety of the drinking water.
The adjustments in the disinfection process – anticipated to only have a taste and odour effect on the water in some parts of Greater Victoria – are scheduled to last until January 15, 2021.
The CRD claims that certain operational activities necessitated the temporary changes to the disinfection process.
According to the CRD, any unpleasant smell and taste can be mitigated by residents if they choose to use regular tap filters.
Residents can also opt to let tap water stand for 30 minutes prior to consumption in order to eliminate the changes in odour and taste as well.
Taste and Odour in Greater Victoria’s Drinking Water – Temporary adjustments to the disinfection process may lead to stronger than usual chlorine smell and taste. Water remains safe to drink. https://t.co/UdHrOCcv69 #crdalert
— CRD (@crd_bc) December 29, 2020
Graham Cox
