Hillsboro has finished a free chlorine burnout of its water distribution system and will resume using chloramines for distribution disinfection.

Customers in both Hillsboro and Peabody may notice a change in taste and odors until the conversion is complete.

Hillsboro water plant personnel anticipate that it will take 7 to 10 days to change out the entire distribution system from free chlorine to chloramines.

Customers with questions about their water can call Hillsboro Water Department at (620) 947-3189.