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1. My water pressure is low, can you help?

Yes, the City can check at the meter to determine available pressure to see where the problem lies.

2. How much Sodium is in the water?

Sodium levels run 14 to 19mg/L.

3. My water has a “fishy” taste, Why?

This is normally caused by decaying vegetable matter in the river and its tributaries. The water is safe to drink and treatment is done at the river and the plant to minimize tastes and odors as much as possible

4. My water smells and tastes of Chlorine, Why?

For a few weeks, once or twice a year the water plant feeds "free" chlorine into the system instead of "combined" chlorine. Free chlorine is a better oxidizer and is very effective at keeping the distribution lines clean. Even though about the same amount of chlorine is in the system free chlorine can be smelt and tasted. The water is safe to drink when either type of chlorine feed is used.

5. What are the current water restrictions?

Water restrictions for the City of Chanute are implemented through various triggers in our conservation plan. Current restrictions can be found on the Drought & Water Conservation page. Water Restrictions