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Attention Illinois residents: the water coming out of your faucet may look different. But don’t worry, Chicago officials say: It’s all part of a change in the way tap water is treated in the area.
According to an advertisementThe Chicago Department of Water Management says it will change its water treatment methods to help reduce lead levels. Chicago officials say the new process, which involves moving from a mixed phosphate process to treating water with just orthophosphate, is based on guidance from the Environmental Protection Agency, and research shows the new treatment will be ” more effective at preventing lead from leaching. leaching into drinking water.”
However, the city says, the change could cause some users in Chicago and the suburbs to see water discoloration.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we have notified our customers that some discoloration may occur during this transition,” the city told NBC Chicago. The city added that it currently has “no reports” of discoloration.
Several suburbs receive Lake Michigan water from Chicago, including Bensenville, Oakbrook, Burr Ridge and Lisle, prompting villages to issue their own advisories to residents.
“Chicago has stated that no changes should be noted in the daily operations or water quality levels of any suburban customer receiving water from Chicago.” a notice from the town of Bensenville said. “In areas of the distribution system with dead ends, there may be discoloration in the appearance of the water.”
A similar notice from Brookfield Town He said the treatment process could cause some residents to notice that “the water appears cloudy or shows a slight reddish discoloration.”
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According to the city of Chicago, this water discoloration is not dangerous. Officials advised residents who notice discoloration to rinse with water until it runs clear. In Lisle, the town asked residents who noticed discoloration to contact the Department of Public Works “so crews can quickly drain affected water mains and address any potential concerns.”
the transition It began in December 2024 and the process is expected to continue for several months.
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