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Hollywood Flushing Out Water Lines

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Residents of Hollywood may notice their water looks a little cloudy and has a funny taste.

Well, it's that time of year again and the city's Public Utilities department is doing their annual flushing of the water lines.

The annual water line flushing program is mandated by the Broward County Department of Health to help rid the water lines of any accumulated sediments. The water line flushing program will take place through Friday, November 8th, during the day and evening hours.

Although the water may be cloudy or contain a slight chlorinated taste it is safe to drink. To remove the chlorinated taste or odor, simply store the tap water in an open container (pitcher) in the refrigerator.

The program is being conducted in one section of the city at a time. It started Monday at Park Road and heads west through the city to University Drive and then from Park Road east through the city to the beach.

People who use kidney dialysis machines and owners/managers of businesses with fish and shellfish holding tanks have been advised to adjust their method of removing chloramines since routine methods may not be effective during the flushing program.

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