News Flash Home
The original item was published from 10/24/2021 11:45:33 AM to 10/24/2021 11:51:05 AM.

News Flash

City News

Posted on: October 24, 2021

[ARCHIVED] WCID moves focus of chlorine conversion to City’s elevated storage tanks

Killeen Water and Sewer crews continue flushing system through the weekend amid boil water notice

(11:30a.m. Update) – The Bell County Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) has been working with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), City of Killeen and surrounding cities throughout the weekend on a chlorine conversion in the WCID water system. WCID is implementing a temporary disinfectant conversion from chloramines (chlorine and ammonia) to free chlorine to maintain the system and water quality—a process they say will continue through Nov. 21. During this time, customers in all areas may experience taste and odor changes associated with temporary disinfectant conversion.

 

Today crews have moved their emphasis from the conversion at the City’s take-point tanks, to the conversion at the City’s five elevated storage tanks (ESTs), which are in the distribution system. Water and Sewer crews have been flushing the system non-stop throughout the weekend and samples are being taken and tested. On Saturday, the chlorine conversion began in the City’s water system take points and crews will continue flushing until chlorine levels are stable. 

 

The City of Killeen issued a city-wide boil water (BWN) notice on Oct. 19 after our daily and quarterly testing, which found chlorine residuals below TCEQ guidelines in samples taken from six of nine sites. Monthly testing also occurs regularly. 

 

Once samples are sent to a lab, the 24-hour testing will begin.  Per State law, the BWN notice cannot be lifted until the lab finds the samples acceptable. The City will await TCEQ’s guidance for lifting the BWN and TCEQ is hopeful to provide a better timeline on Monday.

 

“We’re continually testing the water coming into Killeen from WCID and are seeing chlorine residuals increase, however, until tests confirm that the chlorine residuals are throughout the entire system, we will remain under a boil water notice,” Jeffery Reynolds, Killeen Director of Public Works, said.

 

As a reminder, the City of Killeen is offering bottled water for those who do not have the ability to boil their own water. Please contact us at (254) 501-6315 for assistance. Please know all ten digits must be dialed. The Killeen Fire Department has delivered more than 30 cases of water to residents and the City has also delivered a Water Buffalo with potable water to the Killeen Animal Shelter for pets.

 

For general federal guidelines on how citizens should handle boil water advisories, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s site: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html 

 

For questions regarding WCID, please contact Ricky Garrett, General Manager of the Bell County WCID #1. WCID provides wholesale water service to the cities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights, Nolanville and the Fort Hood Military Reservation.

 

The City will continue to provide updates, as they become available. We encourage residents to sign up for the City Alerts on our website, killeentexas.gov,  to stay up to date, as well.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City News

Slurry Seal work schedule revised

Posted on: May 26, 2023
Movies In Your Park_Square

Movies in Your Park starts June 9

Posted on: May 16, 2023

May 2023 City Insight Newsletter

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Early voting election results

Posted on: May 6, 2023

Memorial Day Ceremony May 29

Posted on: May 2, 2023

Tornado Watch issued for Bell County

Posted on: April 26, 2023
Fallen Heros 5K_Square

Fallen Heroes 5K set for May 6

Posted on: April 11, 2023

Killeen Police Chief finalists named

Posted on: April 10, 2023

City Easter Egg hunt canceled

Posted on: April 6, 2023

City offices closed on Good Friday

Posted on: April 3, 2023
Early Voting Locations (PDF)

Killeen election to be held May 6

Posted on: March 29, 2023

Public input sought on vision for Downtown

Posted on: February 28, 2023

Killeen offices closed for Presidents Day

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Stewart Park new playground

Park improvements continue

Posted on: February 15, 2023

Alta Vista Drive closure this week

Posted on: February 12, 2023

Clear Creek Road closure this week

Posted on: February 12, 2023

Crews resume roadwork on W.S. Young

Posted on: February 6, 2023

City Council Special Workshop canceled

Posted on: January 31, 2023

Stonetree Drive closed for repair

Posted on: December 30, 2022

Killeen’s offices to be closed Monday

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Boil Water Notice issued for Fowler Avenue

Posted on: November 28, 2022

Moss Rose Center to Open as Warming Center

Posted on: November 18, 2022

Moss Rose Center to Open as Warming Center

Posted on: November 14, 2022

Annual Veterans Day Parade canceled

Posted on: November 10, 2022

Lane closure planned for Southside Drive

Posted on: October 10, 2022

Trimmier Road lane closures planned

Posted on: August 10, 2022

Splash Pad closes for more repairs

Posted on: August 1, 2022

Splash Pad to open tomorrow

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Old FM 440 lane closures planned

Posted on: July 19, 2022

Persimmon Road lane closure planned

Posted on: July 15, 2022

Trimmier Road lane closures planned

Posted on: July 14, 2022

Gilmer Street lane closure planned

Posted on: July 8, 2022

Stewart Street closure planned

Posted on: July 1, 2022
Solid Waste Holiday Trash Collection 2022

Trash Collection Delay Reminder

Posted on: June 1, 2022
Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on: May 19, 2022

Court to be closed Friday, May 20

Posted on: May 18, 2022

WCID 2 pm update

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Ridgeview Drive Closure Planned

Posted on: May 9, 2022

Westcliff Road Closure Planned

Posted on: May 6, 2022