Message from the Water Department
WEST NEWBURY – The West Newbury Water Department purchases water from Newburyport. The City of Newburyport’s Water Dept. have recently alerted us to issaues that might affect the water users in West Newbury. Please see their message below:
“The taste and odor some residents are noticing are related to natural conditions in the reservoirs, especially during periods of ice cover and seasonal changes in the water. These events can cause naturally occurring compounds in the water to become more noticeable. While the taste and smell may be unpleasant, this is strictly an aesthetic issue and does not pose any health risk.
The only effective way to remove this type of taste and odor is through Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration. The current treatment facility does not include GAC, but the new treatment plant will have GAC built into its filtration system.
The City’s Water Division continues to closely monitor water quality leaving the treatment plant to ensure it meets all state and federal drinking water standards.”
If you are experiencing a different taste or odor it is due to natural conditions, which does not pose any health risk.
