The City of Pembroke Pines is performing a chlorination preventive maintenance procedure on our Water Distribution System. The procedure runs for two weeks – it began March 25 and ends April 7, 2024. During this period, the City’s Drinking Water Distribution System will continue to meet ALL Federal and State water quality standards. Some residents may notice a slight chlorine taste and/or chlorine odor in the water. Residents on kidney dialysis or those who have other medical conditions should contact their health care providers for more information about increased chlorine levels in their drinking water during this time frame. Fish owners should also take necessary precautions during this procedure. Additionally, you may see water being flushed from fire hydrants in your neighborhood. This is a part of the normal maintenance process. Free chlorination is a temporary process that distributes free chlorine in place of combined chlorine (chloramines) throughout the water distribution system as part of the distribution system maintenance. Free chlorination is a common practice used by water producers to maintain water mains that normally use chloramines for disinfection. It is typically performed over a two to three week time period as needed. If you have questions, please call the Utilities Customer Service Department at 954-518-9000 or visit www.ppines.com for information and updates. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this maintenance activity.