The City of Northglenn was visited by 134 first and second graders as they toured City facilities including City Hall, the Northglenn Recreation Center, Police Department, and the Municipal Court. The children had a hands on tour of the North Metro Fire trucks, Northglenn ambulances, sanitation equipment, street sweeper, park maintenance equipment, water trucks, and a lift truck.
At the end of the tour the kids participated in a community service project by cleaning up the E. B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. It was a day full of learning and fun!
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Common Taste and Odor Concerns
Chlorine taste and odor
Chlorine, a disinfectant, is added to the water in its final treatment stage to kill bacteria and viruses. This is the most efficient and cost-effective method available. The amount used is well below a level that would impact humans, but some people are more sensitive to the taste and odor of chlorine than others and may find it objectionable.
Tip to minimize chlorine taste: Keep a jug of water in the refrigerator for drinking; the colder the water, the less noticeable the taste and odor of chlorine.
Sewer Smell or Other Unpleasant Odor
If you are drinking water or brushing your teeth while standing at the sink, sometimes unpleasant odors can rise from the sink drain. This occurs when the p-trap in the drain is dry, becomes clogged or is not vented properly. Here are a few suggestions if you have odors in your sink drain:
In the Kitchen:
- Try putting orange or lemon slices in your garbage disposal.
- Pour water with some bleach down the drain.
In the Bathroom:
- Try putting baking soda in the drain, and follow by pouring a few cups of boiling water over the baking soda. If the problem reoccurs you may have to do this every few months.
| | Contact Information
If you have a water quality concern contact Tami Moon-Carlson,
lead laboratory analyst (tmoon@northglenn.org)
at 303-450-4070. After hours or on weekends call 303-451-1289. |
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