Water Treatment Plant to Make Temporary Change to Free Chlorine Process

This is an important notification from the City of Canton Illinois. Our water quality team is making a temporary change in our water treatment process from 11-18-24 through 12-9-24 as a part of our normal distribution system maintenance. We are switching treatment to a form of chlorine known as “free chlorine,” which does not contain ammonia. This stronger disinfectant is often used in conjunction with flushing water mains and fire hydrants. If you have a health care need that requires purified or filtered water, you should reach out to your healthcare provider with any questions. During the temporary treatment change, customers may experience a more noticeable chlorine taste or odor in their water. There is no reason for concern. This is due to the switch in chlorine types. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding while we undertake this necessary maintenance of the water system. Esto es un aviso importante sobre su servicio de agua y/o alcantarilla. Para asistencia en Español, por favor llame City of Canton Water treatment 309-647-0060 or 309-224-8847.