The City of Columbus has a long and successful history of water treatment involving the chemical chlorine.
The Water Quality Assurance Laboratory (WQAL) and the city water plants check the chlorine content throughout the city daily to insure the highest quality control.
Without proper initial disinfection and continuing residual protection in the distribution system, the city's entire water distribution system would become vulnerable to bacteriological organisms.
If the taste or odor is found to be objectionable, it should be noted that you could eliminate the taste of chlorine in your water by setting an open pitcher in your refrigerator overnight.
To check the levels of chlorine in Columbus' water, view the "Consumer Confidence Report." It shows the types and amounts of key elements in your drinking water, their likely sources and the maximum contaminant level (MCL) that is considered safe. The water delivered to your home meets all of the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Simple steps you can take at home to prevent water pollution.
Signage installed at Griggs, O'Shaughnessy & Hoover Reservoirs invites park visitors to take a self-guided tour along the shoreline & learn about the green infrastructure installed there.
Rain gardens, porous pavement & more can improve the quality of storm water entering the reservoirs that supply our drinking water.
Protect our Waterways Illustration Courtesy of NCDENR