Neon Reefer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 KEYE News is reporting tonight that the City of Pflugerville is going to begin a "Chlorine Burnout" of that city's drinking water supply on this coming Monday 06/17/2013 and will last for one week. This is important to those who utilize this water supply for their Fresh or Saltwater aquariums. Even RODI water should be considered suspect under these conditions. In essence a "chlorine burnout" means the city will introduce extremely high levels of chlorine to the water supply to remove even minerals such as iron from the water. Although considered safe to drink one would experience a change in the odor and taste of the water, and should take extra precautions in utilizing this water for aquariums. Please be cautious and utilize a chlorine binding agent in all RODI made and / or utilized during this period and shortly beyond. Again this is for the Pflugerville water customers only. If you know someone in Pflugerville with an aquarium please take the time to notify them as they may be unaware. NEON REEFER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 If any pflugerville reefers need water that week I can provide, in round rock. Byob/b (bring your own bucket/bottle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks Neon for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dustin Blevins Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I saw this on the news and wondered if anyone would be having issues with it. I do not live in pflugerville but I would hate to shower in water that smelt like a swimming pool! I visited someone in Minnesota that had well water a long time ago and it was terrible showering in water that had an odor like sulfur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What water supply is that? We're on the border of Pflugerville/Hutto, and use Manville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Anyone with questions can call Wiley Webb at 512-990-6402 or the City of Pflugerville Public Works Department at 512-990-6400 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. I am currently trying to contact Mr Web to verify what areas may be serviced. I know the water treatment plant is located near the lake. More info when I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Here is a copy of the response I received from Mr. Webb Andre All of Pflugerville including Windermere and all areas serviced by Manville WSC will be affected. My understanding is that the Cities of Manor and Hutto will also be participating. The main concern is not the levels although they might be slightly elevated they will remain below 4mg/L. However we will be using Chlorine instead of Chloramines as our disinfectant during the burn. You might have to use a different method of chlorine removal than that used for chloramines. You should contact a pet store or other aquarium professional for any advice in chlorine verse chloramine removal. Thanks, Wiley Webb Utility Superintendent Public Works Department 512-990-6400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Chlorine evaporates within 24 hours. Fill up your brute and let it sit in the garage until you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenver Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 OK, today in the Hutto Newspaper it states that they will be doing this from June 17th to July 17th. Will my RO/DI remove chlorine? Do I just have to age it for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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