Beginning July 1, 2009 the Pamlico County Water System will return to treating the water with chloramines, a mixture of chlorine and ammonia.

Twenty-five percent (25%) of all water systems are treated with chloramines. Some of those systems include Oriental, City of Havelock and the City of Greenville.

Chloraminated water is safe for people and animals to:

• Drink
• Cook with
• Bathe in
• Water the Garden
• All Other General Uses
• Most Consumers should not notice any change in taste.

Only three (3) special groups should take special precautions with chloraminated water:

• Fish , reptile and amphibian owners
• Dialysis Facilities
• Businesses using or requiring highly treated water.

Chloramines is harmful for fish and amphibians because:

• Fish and some amphibians and reptiles pass water through their gills directly into the bloodstream. Like chlorine, chloraminated water can do harm if passed directly into the bloodstream. Chloramines can be removed from water with inexpensive water treatment products (drops or tablets) or specified carbon filters. These products are readily available at most pet supply stores.

The Pamlico County Water Department has several fact sheets with specific information for dialysis patients, businesses, and fish and amphibian owners. We can send you fact sheets and an informational brochure.

You may also access our website at: www.pamlicocounty.org

For more information you may call Al Gerard, Pamlico County Water Department at: (252) 745-5453.