SEMI-ANNUAL FREE CHLORINE MAINTENANCE STUART, Fla (January 2026) – Martin County Utilities, the City of Stuart, and South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU) will temporarily change the method of chlorinating potable water to ensure the future safety of the water. The Utility water users may notice an unusual chlorine taste or odor in their tap water from January 4, 2026 through January 18, 2026. These temporary conditions will not be harmful to your health; however, if you are on kidney dialysis, you should consult your physician for special instructions concerning this matter. If you have tropical fish or aquatic animals, you should contact your local tropical fish store for advice and take appropriate action to ensure that you have properly treated the water before adding it to your aquarium. The hydrant flushing during this period may cause the water to become cloudy and discolored. This is a temporary condition and should not last more than a few hours. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience during this time. Please keep in mind that this is necessary to provide safe drinking water to our customers. For more information contact Martin County Utilities Customer Service at (772) 221-1434, the City of Stuart Customer Service at (772) 288-5317 or (772) 288-5318, or South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU) Customer Service at (772) 546-2511. Pub: January 8 - January 18, 2026 TCN11976426