NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-City of North Platte officials said portions of North Platte's drinking water supply will be chlorinated beginning next week.&nbsp;

Beginning Nov. 9, The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is requiring the North Platte Water Department to chlorinate portions of the drinking water due to coliform positive water samples obtained in September and October.

Officials said coliform bacteria are neither harmful nor are they considered to be a health hazard. They occur naturally in the air, ground and water.

Officials said at no time was the city water supply unsafe to drink.

Officials said the project may take several days to complete and will primarily focus on the north side of town. The treatment will be followed by a 30 day monitoring period.

Officials said some residual chlorine may be noticed throughout the entire water system.

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 </figure>By Scott Carlson North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-City of North Platte officials said portions of North Platte's drinking water supply will be chlorinated beginning next week.&nbsp;Beginning Nov. 9, The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy is requiring the North Platte Water Department to chlorinate portions of the drinking water due to coliform positive water samples obtained in September and October.Officials said coliform bacteria are neither harmful nor are they considered to be a health hazard. They occur naturally in the air, ground and water.Officials said at no time was the city water supply unsafe to drink.Officials said the project may take several days to complete and will primarily focus on the north side of town. The treatment will be followed by a 30 day monitoring period.Officials said some residual chlorine may be noticed throughout the entire water system.

Portions of North Platte drinking water to be chlorinated