DC Water Temporarily Stops Chloramine Use

[TysenP]

This year’s chlorine flush will be from now until mid-may. Any tips for how to adjust my tank cycling/water change process?

2023 Chlorine Switch | DCWater.com

From February 20 through May 15, 2023, the disinfectant in drinking water will temporarily switch from chloramine to chlorine. During this time, you may notice a slight change in the taste and smell of your drinking water. DC Water purchases treated drinking water from the Washington Aqueduct...

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[chriscoli]

If you are already treating for chloramine, no need to change your process. Chlorine is easier to remove than chlorine. The problems arise when people are used to chlorine and they get put on chloramine...that's when people usually lose fish. You can read the instructions on your dechlorinator to adjust for chlorine instead of chloramine, but IMO I wouldn't.

 

[JLW]

I wouldn't worry here. Chlorine is actually easier to get rid of than chloramine. You can aerate your water and get rid of it. To my knowledge, every chemical that treats chloramine will get rid of chlorine.