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Tap water smells & tastes weird in D9

balan22 · 2017-02-28 16:47:43

Hey guys, I'm writing here in a hope that someone else has noticed the same in the last couple of days (like two or three) that the water started to smell and taste weird - like if there was a lot more chlorine in it or something? I've checked the Irish Water's website to see if they had anything to say about it, but found…

28-02-2017 4:47pm

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balan22

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Hey guys,

I'm writing here in a hope that someone else has noticed the same in the last couple of days (like two or three) that the water started to smell and taste weird - like if there was a lot more chlorine in it or something?

I've checked the Irish Water's website to see if they had anything to say about it, but found nothing! Also checked the exceedances but everything was within limits...

I live in Dublin 9, Santry area and I'm a bit concerned about the quality of the tap water, and wondering if it's safe to drink?

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#2 28-02-2017 5:17pm

The Hill Billy

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Moved to Dublin City from Dublin County North.

tHB

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#3 28-02-2017 5:41pm

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Creosote ?

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#4 28-02-2017 9:39pm

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See this thread:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057711233

Fingal County Council have increased their chlorine levels temporarily over the weekend due to raised Ammonia levels in the water. Residents in the affected area will experience a metallic taste from their supply. It should be noted that the levels are still within safe parameters and the water is safe to drink. The ammonia levels have now returned to normal and the chlorine has reduced. The water taste will improve as the day progresses

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#5 28-02-2017 11:44pm

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If it is chlorine, if you fill a jug of water and leave it out for a few hours. The chlorine will evaporate off

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#6 01-03-2017 9:12am

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Storms and bad rain always mean more chlorine.

It's a bleedin nightmare for homebrewing.

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#7 01-03-2017 2:38pm

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Thanks guys for the answers, it's much appreciated!

It seems to have returned to normal levels now...

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