Some residents in San Diego neighborhoods including Pacific Beach and La Jolla told CBS 8 that they have recently picked up on a strong chlorine flavor and questioned what was happening. … Working for you, CBS 8 reached out to the City of San Diego to find out what’s causing the smell and taste. According to the city, chlorine is a standard and essential part of treating drinking water. It’s used as a disinfectant and is regularly added to water stored in local reservoirs, which are monitored weekly. … After a recent inspection, the city added more chlorine to the Bay View reservoir to ensure water quality. Some residents served by the reservoir, including in Pacific Beach, La Jolla and Soledad, may have temporarily noticed a stronger taste or smell.