Important Information about Chloramines
On October 1, 2013, the City of Brookfield Public Water Supply System changed the disinfectant that is used from chlorine to chloramines.
This change is to benefit our customers by reducing the levels of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in the system, while still providing protection from waterborne disease.
The change to chloramines can cause problems to persons dependent on dialysis machines. A condition known as hemolytic anemia can occur if the disinfectant is not completely removed from the water that is used for the dialysate. Consequently, the pretreatment scheme used for the dialysis units must include some means, such as a charcoal filter, for removing the chloramine prior to this date. Medical facilities should also determine if additional precautions are required for other medical equipment.
In addition, chloraminated water may be toxic to fish. If you have a fish tank, please make sure that the chemicals or filters that you are using are designed for use in water that has been treated with chloramines. You may also need to change the type of filter that you use for the fish tank.
This notice includes customers of Chariton-Linn Water District and City of Laclede.
Should you have questions concerning this information, please contact the Brookfield Water Plant at 660-258-7442.
Click here to read the 2024 NOTICE of Annual Change from Chloramines to Chlorine
Click here to read the 2024 Water Quality Report