Press Release - 11/5/2013 - Water Maintenance - "chlorine burn"
Lee Woodward
From:Kristin Edwards
Sent:Tuesday, November 05, 2013 5:00 PM
Subject:City completes successful water maintenance process - press release
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Kristin Edwards, TRMC
Deputy City Secretary
The City of Huntsville conducted a successful maintenance process on its water distribution system during October, and
staff would like to thank all residents for their cooperation and patience during the process.
According to Joyce Hubbard, Water Services Superintendent, the disinfectant adjustment – which primarily entailed
water main flushing with concentrated chlorine – resulted in very favorable residuals and cleaner water for area
residents.
“The disinfection process we completed in October, referred to as a chlorine burn, was hugely successful,” Hubbard said.
“The results are in line with what we hoped for, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has commended
us on the effort.
“We expect citizens will notice improved water quality as a result of this process.”
Hubbard said the City plans to continue the treatment on an annual basis.
“Since this maintenance cycle went as well as it did, we’ll probably plan on repeating the process each year during the
fall months,” she said. “Our purpose is to provide the public with the best water quality possible, and TCEQ recommends
this practice as one way to reach that goal.”
For more information, contact Hubbard at (936) 294-5762.
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