The North Texas Municipal Water District will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 6-April 3, according to a district news release.
The smell or taste of chlorine disinfectant may become more noticeable to North Texans during the maintenance period. The district recommends several steps to minimize the smell, taste or skin sensitivities to chlorine including placing a pitcher of water in the fridge overnight or adding a slice of citrus to the water.
The district performs this routine every year in order to maintain year-round quality for its customers, according to the news release. Its service area includes McKinney, Frisco, Plano and Richardson, according to its website.
Disinfection is a two-step process meant to keep drinking water free of harmful microorganisms such as parasites or viruses. Water is treated at the treatment plant before a chloramine disinfectant composed of chlorine and ammonia is added as it travels through pipes to homes and businesses.
