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Lee County utilities are switching disinfectants again and some residents need to prepare

Lee County Utilities says it is changing the water disinfection process again, and some households need to pay attention.

When
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Where
Lee County Utilities system
Official source
WGCU
Posted by LeeScoop May 12, 2026 Lee County

What happened?

WGCU reported that Lee County Utilities will switch from a free chlorine residual back to chloramines as the primary disinfectant on May 21. The change has practical consequences for residents using home dialysis equipment, aquariums, and other sensitive systems.

Why it matters

This is a local update worth knowing for residents, visitors, or nearby businesses.

Source

Use the WGCU source for the latest details.