Council flags persistent water-taste problems as TID discussion proceeds
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
Councilors raised long-standing complaints about water taste and chlorine distribution in parts of Juneau’s system, noting DNR mandates on residual chlorine and that potential TIF-funded development should not worsen existing water-quality issues; staff said filter-media replacement and more frequent flushing are under consideration.
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As councilors debated whether to pursue a TID in the northeast, several elected officials and staff raised concerns about existing water-quality problems that could affect new residents in a developed area.
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