BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you have a Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, or other address that is actually unincorporated Palm Beach County, get ready for water “issues.” Palm Beach County Water Utility Department says it will initiate its treatment modification program in early July. Here’s the official statement received by BocaNewsNow.com:
>> In order to deliver the highest-quality water to customers, Palm Beach County Water Utilities (PBCWUD) requires periodic line flushing and temporary treatment modifications. These modifications to the disinfection process are routine and an industry best practice as a precautionary measure to maintain drinking water quality.
From July 5 through July 25, 2026, PBCWUD will be using ‘free chlorine’ as opposed to chloramine for water treatment. This is only temporary and the water is safe to drink. PBCWUD drinking water treatment processes adhere to all regulatory and health department standards.
PBCWUD customers who use water for specialized purposes —such as fish, amphibian and reptile tanks; stores and restaurants with fish aquariums and holding tanks for fish and shellfish; along with hospitals, blood/dialysis clinics or users of home dialysis equipment — may need to take action to maintain appropriate water quality during this temporary modification period. These customers are advised to seek professional guidance for removing chlorine residuals.
For all other customers, no precautions are needed. It’s recommended that customers who are sensitive to this change keep an open container of drinking water refrigerated for a few hours to allow the chlorine to naturally dissipate.
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This process will not affect customers in Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay.
Customers needing more information on this temporary change are advised to call PBCWUD at (561) 740-4600 and select option #1. <<
