OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the City of Oshkosh say local residents should be aware of an upcoming temporary change to the drinking water throughout the city. According to a release, the city uses a combination of ozone and chlorine to disinfect its drinking water, and, in 2025, the ozo ne system equipment at the Water Filtration Plant is being replaced. “Ophelia is home!”: NEW Zoo announces the safe return for one of its two missing otters During this project, city officials say there will be periods of time in which the ozone system will be offline leaving chlorine to be used as the primary method to meet the water disinfection regulations. Local residents can expect to notice an increased smell or taste of chlorine in their water, however, officials ensure that the level of residual chlorine in the water will still be safe to drink. The first shutdown of the ozone system is scheduled to start on Monday, April 7, and it will last for a few weeks. As construction for the project continues the ozone system could be offline multiple times. In order to reduce the scent and taste of the chlorine in the water, residents can take the following actions: Utilize a filter such as an activated carbon filter to remove residual chlorine. Pour water into a glass or pitcher and wait 15 - 20 minutes to evaporate chlorine. Boil water for 15 minutes to evaporate chlorine. Fire in Green Bay leaves four without a home, causes $40K in damages The City of Oshkosh says it will provide updates to the public regarding the shutdown as conditions change. Anyone with any questions about the project and the temporary shutdown of the ozone system can reach out to the Oshkosh Department of Public Works. Anyone with questions about the quality of the drinking water can reach out to the Water Filtration Plant. ...read more read less