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UPDATE July 22, 2009: Even though Liberty Hill Water Supply Corp. has begun receiving some water from Chisholm Trail SUD, the water situation is STILL CRITICIAL. The outdoor watering ban remains in effect. Remember, there is to be ABSOLUTELY NO OUTDOOR WATERING BY ANY MEANS AT ANY TIME. NOTICE: Water levels have now hit a critical mark. Our tanks currently contain only a few feet of water. Please disregard the one-day-a-week watering schedule effective IMMEDIATELY. There is to be absolutely NO OUTSIDE WATERING. This includes sprinklers, automatic sprinklers and hand-held water hose watering. We are asking that you conserve inside usage as well. If we follow these strict guidelines, we may have drinking water. Efforts are being made to obtain water from other sources, unfortunately, everyone is short. Your cooperation is appreciated. Wendell McLeod, General Manager, Liberty Hill Water Supply Corp. July 8, 2009 NOTICE: CHANGE TO WATER DISINFECTANT On July 13, 2009, the Liberty Hill Water Supply Corp. will be changing the disinfectant that we use from Chlorine to Chloramines. This change is intended to benefit our customers by reducing the levels of disinfection byproducts (DBP) in the system, while still providing protection from waterborne disease. However, the change to Chloramines can cause problems to persons dependent on dialysis machines. A condition known as hemolytic anemia can occur if the disinfectant is not completely removed from the water that is used for the dialysate. Consequently, the pretreatment scheme used for the dialysis units must include some means, such as a charcoal filter, for removing the Chloramines prior to this date. Medical facilities should also determine if additional precautions are required for other medical equipment. In addition, chloraminated water may be toxic to fish. If you have a fish tank, please make sure that the chemicals or filters that you are using are designed for use in water that has been treated with Chloramines. You may also need to change the type of filter that you use for the fish tank. LIBERTY HILL WSC IS NOT CHANGING OUR ENTIRE METHOD OF DISINFECTANT AT THIS TIME. WE ARE ONLY ISOLATING A PORTION OF OUR SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE WATER FROM CHISHOLM TRAIL SUD, WHICH USES CHLORAMINES FOR DISINFECTANTS. WE ARE OBTAINING WATER FROM CHISHOLM TRAIL BECAUSE OUR WATER SUPPLY WHICH COMES FROM WELLS IS AT A CRITICALLY LOW STAGE. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN CONTINUING CONSERVATION OF WATER SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN GET THROUGH THESE DROUGHT CONDITIONS. CALL 512-778-5977 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Wendell McLeod, General Manager, LHWSC |