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Beginning March 2, 2026, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily modify the disinfectant used in its water treatment process.

Disinfection is a critical part of the water treatment process that keeps drinking water free of harmful micro-organisms, such as parasites and viruses. Water treatment plants use a two step disinfection process where the water is treated, and then chloramine disinfectant (chlorine + ammonia) is added to maintain the water quality as it journeys through miles of pipes to homes and businesses. During the temporary change, we suspend adding ammonia and uses chlorine only to keep the water disinfected.

This temporary change helps prepare the pipes for summer when hotter temperatures can increase the potential for bacterial growth.

This temporary change in disinfectant is necessary to maintain the system and high-water quality delivery for Kaufman County FWSD No. 1-B, Kaufman County FWSD No. 1-C, & Kaufman County FWSD No. 1-D.

The absence of ammonia during these few weeks may make the chlorine disinfectant more noticeable to some people. The water is completely safe, but may have a stronger smell of chlorine. Simple steps to minimize taste, odor, or skin sensitivities include placing a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight or adding a slice of citrus to the water. Adding a crushed 1000 mg Vitamin C tablet to bath water will neutralize the chlorine.

This temporary change also maintains the disinfection residual as required by the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

We appreciate residents patience during this process.

For more information, visit North Texas Municipal Water District's https://www.ntmwd.com/164/Water-Conservationwebsite.