According to an official statement, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will adjust its water treatment disinfectant from March 3 to March 31 as part of its annual maintenance protocol to ensure the ongoing safety and quality of the region's water supply. The change entails shifting from the standard chloramine mix to using only chlorine in the disinfection process, which addresses potential bacterial growth, especially during the warmer months.
Zeke Campbell, NTMWD Director of Water Treatment and Conveyance, emphasized the importance of this undertaking in a press release, stating, "Safeguarding public health and ensuring safe water is our highest priority." He reassured that this adjustment "does not increase chlorine levels, and the water remains safe to drink," consistently meeting established drinking water standards. NTMWD has conducted this process for over fifteen years, maintaining a Superior Public Water System status recognized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as reported by the City of Frisco.
NTMWD's commitment to comprehensive testing underpins diligence in water quality, which is conducted hundreds of times daily in a state-certified lab. To complement this, TCEQ also mandates independent laboratory sampling and testing to confirm compliance with standards.
Residents can expect to see hydrant flushing within their communities, which expedites the distribution of chlorine-treated water. Besides the hydrant flushing, additional resources and information about the maintenance process, including fact sheets, frequently asked questions, infographics, videos, and guidelines for water quality, can be found on the NTMWD website for those interested in a deeper dive into the safety of their water.
