Water Disinfectant Change Coming To Point Pleasant, Bay Head

POINT PLEASANT, NJ — Some residents of Point Pleasant and Bay Head may notice a change in their water starting Feb. 16 as New Jersey American Water performs annual routine maintenance on its system, the company said.

The company will shift from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Swimming River Water Treatment Plant in Colts Neck and its Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune as its disinfectant, New Jersey American Water said.

Some people may notice a slight taste and smell of chlorine in their water during the change, the company said.

The temporary change in its water treatment process will remain in place until mid-April, the company said.

People can reduce the taste of chlorine by placing water in an uncovered glass container in the refrigerator overnight.

"This periodic, scheduled change in disinfectant is a standard water treatment practice that allows us to continue to provide safe, high-quality water for our customers," said Andrea Castro, director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance for New Jersey American Water. "We perform this distribution system maintenance program every year as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining high water quality throughout our distribution system."

Bay Head is serviced by New Jersey American Water, and Point Pleasant purchases water from the company, New Jersey American Water said.