Marlin water system temporarily changing treatment to improve water quality

MARLIN, Texas (KWTX) - The city of Marlin said their public water system will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine.

The city says the conversion is set to start on November 1 and will continue through November 30.

During this time, residents might experience changes in the taste or odor of the water, but the city says there is no need to boil your water.

The process may cause the water to brown but “There is no health concern with consuming brown water as it is safe to drink, however, the conversion alone may cause taste and odor issues so you may want to cook with store-bought water if it affects your area,”

Marlin says public water systems must disinfect their water and distribution systems. The city says they are using chloramine, free chlorine with ammonia as a disinfectant.

“A temporary conversion to free chlorine, partnered with flushing activities, helps...improve the quality of your water overall,” the city says.

Marlin says this process is what they consider to be a deep clean and they try to do this twice a year.

The city also says there is going to be more hydrant flushing in November so residents should not be alarmed if they see running water on the streets.

Marlin is asking residents to share this information with those who may not have received this information and if residents have any questions they should contact the water treatment staff at 254-883-3371.