In order to maintain quality water, the Central Coast Water Authority will use chloramines as disinfectant.
Chloramines are a combination of chlorine and a small amount of ammonia.
This web page provides answers to commonly asked questions about chloramines and why your water supplier is making the change. Many cities in the U. S. and Canada have used chloramines for decades. Denver, Colorado, for instance, has used chloramines since 1917. Your district will be taking water from the State Water Project and recognizes the need to keep disinfection as consistent and stable as possible. The Central Coast Water Authority has decided to use chloramines for their ability to last in the distribution system, for their lack of taste and odor and for their safety.