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Updated July 6
The city of Georgetown has adjusted the dates for its annual water system maintenance, according to a city news release.
The chlorine rinse will now take place Aug. 3-Sept. 3 in order to better coordinate with neighboring cities. Round Rock, Leander, Liberty Hill and Cedar Park will perform similar maintenance during this time.
Published July 3
System maintenance for the Georgetown water system will begin July 8 and last through Aug. 8, according to a city news release.
The maintenance uses chlorine to disinfect and clear sediment from drinking water.
Something to note
The chlorine concentration of the water will remain within state and federal drinking water standards, meaning it is safe for people, pets and plants, according to the release.
Residents may notice a chlorine odor and a green or brown tint to the water at points during the system reset. The chlorine-treated water is not safe for fish tanks.
For dialysis patients and centers, all chemical disinfectants must be removed before the water is used in dialysis machines.
Why it matters
The free chlorine rinse is a normal part of water system maintenance recommended by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the release states.
For questions and concerns about the system maintenance, residents can email Georgetown Customer Care at [email protected].
