09/14/2026
📣 Brunswick County Public Utilities will begin the annual disinfection changeover and flushing program in October 2026. Full details: https://ow.ly/e1FH50ZLYqn
The change from chloramines to free chlorine as the primary disinfectant in the water distribution system begins Thursday, Oct. 1 and will continue through November 2026. The annual change for this brief period is required by the NC Dept of Environmental Quality to promote optimal disinfection throughout the water distribution system.
This temporary change to our water treatment process helps us facilitate an effective flushing program, which cleans out sediment and allows for routine maintenance of the more than 1,440 miles of water lines and over 8,161 fire hydrants in the service area.
💦 Note: You may experience a change in the taste or smell of your drinking water while free chlorine is being used as the primary disinfection agent. If you are especially sensitive to the taste and odor of chlorine, try keeping an open container of drinking water in your refrigerator. This will enable the chlorine to dissipate and reduce the taste of chlorine in your water. Remember – drinking water has a shelf life. Change out the water in your refrigerated container weekly.
| Posted Sept. 14, 2026 |
