Travis County WCID April Newsletter
April 07, 2025
Alerts
Temporary Disinfectant Conversion 9-17 through 10-8
September 16, 2025
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Alert
Alerts
Temporary Disinfectant Conversion 9-17 through 10-8
September 16, 2025
Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine
Travis County WCID – Point Venture (the District) public water system will temporarily
convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine.
The conversion will begin on Wednesday, September 17 and continue through Wednesday, October 8. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.
Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an
adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine
combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long
periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants.
Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.
The District has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:
Elevated Nitrate and Nitrite levels and low chlorine residuals in the distribution system.
If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact the District office at 512-267-1641 or Inframark customer service 1-800-579-4500.
Alerts
Temporary Disinfectant Conversion 9-17 through 10-8
September 16, 2025
Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine
Travis County WCID – Point Venture (the District) public water system will temporarily
convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine.
The conversion will begin on Wednesday, September 17 and continue through Wednesday, October 8. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.
Public water systems are required to properly disinfect their water and maintain an
adequate disinfectant residual in the distribution system. Chloramine, free chlorine
combined with ammonia, is widely used as a disinfectant because it persists for long
periods while also limiting the formation of disinfection by-product contaminants.
Prolonged use of chloramine coupled with other factors that can affect water quality, such as high temperatures or stagnation of water, may result in the growth and/or persistence of organic matter within the pipes of the distribution system, which may hinder the ability to maintain an adequate disinfectant residual. A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps to rid distribution pipes of this organic matter and improve the quality of your water overall.
The District has chosen to implement a temporary disinfectant conversion to free chlorine based on the following:
Elevated Nitrate and Nitrite levels and low chlorine residuals in the distribution system.
If you have questions regarding this matter, you may contact the District office at 512-267-1641 or Inframark customer service 1-800-579-4500.