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Horseshoe Bay to conduct chlorine conversion

Horseshoe Bay’s High Storage site located at Clayton Nolen and Pawnee Drive. Staff photo by Maci Cottingham

Horseshoe Bay Utilities will temporarily switch the city’s water system from chloramine to free chlorine Sept. 28 through Oct. 27.

The annual conversion is part of the city’s routine water-system maintenance. Free chlorine provides a stronger disinfectant to help clean the water distribution system.

Residents may notice a stronger chlorine taste or odor during the conversion, similar to a swimming pool, but the water will remain safe to drink. Crews also will conduct additional flushing throughout the system during the conversion.

The city’s water supply comes from Lake LBJ. According to the city, this summer’s heat and July flooding on the Llano River contributed to increased organic material in the source water. Those conditions can affect water taste and odor and require additional treatment.

Residents returning from an extended absence are encouraged to run a cold tap for a few minutes before drinking or cooking. Residents with persistent taste, odor or color concerns should contact Horseshoe Bay Utilities at 830-598-8741, Option 2.

The city will send alerts to residents who are signed up for notifications. More information is available here.

maci@thepicayune.com

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