KAWARTHA LAKES-A number of residents contacted Kawartha 411 News over the last few days with concerns about a strong smell of bleach or chlorine coming from their tap water.
One resident said, “Lindsay’s town water stinks badly of chlorine or bleach or something, started noticing it last night here on King Street.”
Another said, “It seriously smells like swimming pool when the shower is running.”
It was only after our enquiries the City notified the public, putting this statement on their website:
“As a result of the recent weather and increased amounts of snow melt and run off, adjustments to the treatment process at the Lindsay Water Treatment Plant have been made to accommodate the changes in raw water quality. Residents may be experiencing a more noticeable smell to their water. Please note that this is a temporary and harmless effect of the change in treatment. While boiling water before drinking can remove this aesthetic, this is not necessary; there is no need for concern as the water remains safe to drink.”
If you wish to provide us with more information you can use our online Report It tool at:www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit
