Why I Drink Bottled Water

Chlorine taste and smell coming to DC water soon!

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities say there might be a slight chlorine taste and smell to tap water in D.C. and parts of northern Virginia for the next month.

That's because the Washington Aqueduct will temporarily resume using the disinfecting chemical from April 6 to May 4 in water drawn from the Potomac River. Officials say the water will continue to meet federal health standards.

A chlorine flush has been carried out each spring in recent years to kill microorganisms and help clean the pipes that serve D.C., Arlington County, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County.

Officials say any noticeable chlorine taste might be reduced by refrigerating the water overnight. And any discoloration should be eliminated by letting cold water run.

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Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com