York MP disappointed as tap water chlorine issue persists

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:57 · Archive

York residents continue to report their tap water tasting and smelling strongly of chlorine, nearly three months after the MP reported it.

York MP Luke Charters reported to Yorkshire Water on 6 August that residents were complaining their tap water tasted or smelled strongly of chlorine. Nearly three months later, Charters said there has been little improvement and expressed disappointment at the situation.

Yorkshire Water said it made small changes to how it treats York's water supply network, resulting in some customers noticing a slight difference in taste or smell. The company insisted the water remains safe to drink, noting that chlorine is an essential part of water treatment and disinfection, with concentrations in York remaining within normal ranges for public water supplies.

Residents across York have responded to the issue by turning to bottled water and water filters. While Charters acknowledged that Yorkshire Water must treat drinking water and that chlorine plays an important role in keeping it safe, he called on the company to be more proactive and upfront with the public, particularly when changes might affect how water tastes or smells.

York MP disappointed as tap water chlorine issue persists — Image: York Press

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York MP ‘disappointed’ as issues with tap water remain – months after he reported itA York MP has said he is "disappointed" that residents continue to face issues with their tap water – months after he reported the issue.York Press · 2 Nov, 16:30
York MP ‘disappointed’ as issues with tap water remain – months after he reported itA York MP has said he is "disappointed" that residents continue to face issues with their tap water – months after he reported the issue.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 2 Nov, 16:30

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