Did you know that as we head into spring, runoff will occur as the weather improves?
The timing of spring runoff depends on the weather trends and temperature. While we don't know exactly when spring runoff will occur each year, we’re always prepared for it. EPCOR continually adjusts water treatment processes by adding powdered activated carbon, which helps to remove odour-causing compounds. This is then removed by sedimentation. For further information and details from EPCOR, please visit their dedicated Spring Runoff page.
Chlorine addition to treated water is slightly increased during the treatment process to treat any organics during spring runoff. Resident may smell or taste more chlorine than usual during this time. Chlorine levels are monitored daily by Beaumont’s water and wastewater department, to ensure concentrations are within federal guidelines.
During spring runoff, if you are experiencing slight odours and taste in your water, there are a few things we recommend: