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WEST SACRAMENTO --

Dozens of residents in West Sacramento have expressed concern via social media over chemical smells coming from their tap water.

Armando Gallegos, a lifelong West Sacramento resident, says the water in his home has always carried a strong chlorine-like odor, on and off since he moved in.

This morning was the first time it moved him enough to call the city.

"I typically just ignore the chlorine smell, just something in the back of my mind said be cautious,” said Gallegos.

In light of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan and a controversial chemical change in Stockton's water, the chlorine odor has prompted West Sacramento water customers to speak out.

Dozens of posts surfaced on Facebook, all of which describe chlorine or sulfur smelling water. Some claim the water has adversely affected their skin.

"Typically you smell chlorine more in the winter because the water is colder and denser,” said Gallegos, echoing the response he got from the city's water department, a response which he says makes sense.

"Depending on the time of the year I do notice more or less chlorine,” Gallegos said.

"It's well under the limits,” Public Works Director Denix Anbiah, referring to the amount of chlorine in West Sacramento’s water system.

Anbiah says the city tests its water at the plant every four hours, and does 8 random location tests twice a week.

Chlorine levels should be low. The maximum allowable level for consumer use, Anbiah says, is four milligrams per liter. He says tests show West Sac water averages between .75 and 1.2 milligrams.

Gallegos' levels were higher, 1.5 milligrams per liter, but still well below the mandatory level.

"Absolutely not, and we take pride in or water quality,” said Anbiah when asked if West Sacramento residents should be concerned about the smells in their water system.

Water tests for dangerous bacteria like lead or E-coli take about a day to process. Gallegos will get his results tomorrow, but for now he says the city's response gives him peace of mind that he can trust the water that flows from his tap.

Despite the dozens of complaints on Facebook, the public works department has received very few calls addressing the issue. They ask that if you have an issue, to alert the department so they may inspect it.

This June, the department will begin its overhaul of the city’s water pipe system, something Anbiah says happens every five years.