Water System Maintenance Scheduled September 13
Released by: Public Information Officer Amy WerringAmy.Werring@Titusville.comDate: 08/29/2025 TITUSVILLE, FL — August 29, 2025- As part of routine distribution system maintenance to pr
Released by: Public Information Officer Amy Werring
TITUSVILLE, FL — August 29, 2025- As part of routine distribution system maintenance to protect public health and ensure the highest drinking water quality, the City of Titusville Public Works Department will temporarily adjust its water disinfection process from September 13 through October 10, 2025.
During this time, Titusville water customers may notice a chlorine odor or a slight change in taste or color in their tap water. This temporary change in water chemistry will not affect the safety of your drinking water. Your water remains safe to drink and use in your home.
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Disinfection is a crucial part of water treatment to keep our water safe.
The City of Titusville uses proven and highly effective methods to disinfect water before it reaches customers. Normally, this process includes two steps:
Over time, water settles, ages, and becomes affected by biofilm (a thin layer of microbes that may grow inside the system). These factors affect the quality and taste of water, so it’s essential to regularly flush and disinfect the system. Free chlorination can eliminate microbes in water lines, reducing excessive microbial growth. Otherwise, this newly developed uncontrolled microbial community could cause pipe corrosion, nitrification, aesthetic issues (water taste, odor, and discoloration), and health concerns due to pathogens.
During the upcoming temporary change in disinfection (also known as a free chlorine conversion), the city will suspend the addition of ammonia but will not increase chlorine residuals. Once the maintenance period ends, the city will return to its normal treatment process.
This procedure is a common practice used by many water providers across the country to ensure ongoing system maintenance and high-water quality.
Customers with Sensitivity to Chlorine
If you or someone in your household is sensitive to chlorine, you can minimize effects by:
“This routine procedure is important to ensuring the safety and quality of Titusville’s water, “ said Kevin Cook, City of Titusville Public Works Director. “We take pride in providing our residents with reliable, clean drinking water daily, and this temporary change helps us maintain that standard,” added Cook.
Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878
Photo and story credit: City of Titusville. Originally published by City of Titusville.
