Seasonal Water System Maintenance Scheduled In Murphy

MURPHY, TX -- The North Texas Municipal Water District’s annual maintenance of the water distribution system will begin March 4 and run through April 1. The maintenance includes a temporary change in the way water is disinfected, the city said in a news release. Disinfection keeps drinking water free of harmful microorganisms, like parasites and viruses.

"Normally, two chemicals are used in the disinfection process, chlorine and ammonia. During the month-long change, the water supplier uses only free chlorine to keep water disinfected as it travels through pipes. This is a common practice for as many as 40 percent of water providers which use the two-chemical process," the city added.

The absence of ammonia during the testing period may make the chlorine more noticeable, Murphy customer service manager Teresa Thompson said in the news release.

“There are some simple steps to minimize taste, odor or skin sensitivities, including placing a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight or adding a slice of citrus to the water," Thompson added.

For more information, Murphy residents should visit this website.