The Office of Facilities Management is testing NSU’s water after residential students reported a change in the taste and odor of the tap water.
Vice President for Facilities Management Pete Witschen said Facilities is analyzing campus water samples to make sure they adhere to county and state testing standards. The samples were sent to an independent testing lab.
Witschen also contacted the Town of Davie about the complaints. The Town informed Witschen that the city is using chlorine to protect the water as part of annual maintenance. Though this causes a change in odor and taste, the water is safe to drink. The temporary maintenance started Jan. 29 and will continue until Feb. 26.
Witschen said the Town of Davie usually sends notice when the water is being chlorinated, and Facilities informs the NSU community. This time, Witschen said, the town did not send notice.
“You can taste it, and you can smell it,” Witschen said. “It’s not harmful to you, but you’ll notice the difference. The tests will validate this. It feel confident it’s not a health risk.”
Witschen said if students have concerns, they can call Facilities at 954-262-8823.
For more information about drinking water, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website at water.epa.gov/drink/info/index.cfm or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Those who have questions can also contact System III Water Treatment plant at 954-327-3750.
