Tampa Water Department Temporarily Changing Disinfection Process
The Tampa Water Department announced a temporary change in its water disinfection process from Monday, September 14, 2026, to Monday, October 5, 2026. During this period, chlorine will be used instead of monochloramine, which may cause a slight change in the taste or smell of drinking water, though it remains safe. Customers are advised to run taps, let water sit, or use carbon filters to minimize impacts, with special precautions for sensitive individuals and businesses.
- Location
- Tampa
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- 01/09/2026, 02:00
- End
- 01/10/2026, 02:00
- Event type
- Chemical contamination
- Status
- Active
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
Sources
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