Water System Maintenance Scheduled (Chlorine Dosing) October 3rd - October 30th, 2026

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 October 3 through October 30, 2026.

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 October 3 through October 30, 2026. 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. Why is this important? 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: Free Chlorine (first step): Chlorine is used at the water treatment plant to disinfect water. Chloramines (second step): Ammonia is added to the treated water to form chloramines (a combination of chlorine and ammonia), which helps maintain safe disinfection levels as water travels through pipes to your tap. 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. Did You Know? During the temporary change from chloramines to free chlorine, crews will flush water from fire hydrants to help move treated water through the system. Facilities such as hospitals, dialysis centers, manufacturing companies, and fish/amphibian sellers or owners should be aware of this temporary change, as it may affect their operations. Even at low concentrations, some residents may notice changes in taste, smell, or skin sensitivity related to chlorine. Customers with Sensitivity to Chlorine If you or someone in your household is sensitive to chlorine, you can minimize effects by: Running your tap for a few minutes before using the water. Filling a pitcher with water and allowing it to sit for several hours to let residual chlorine evaporate. Installing or replacing carbon filters on faucets or shower heads. Dosing Reminders Dialysis patients or immunocompromised individuals should consult their healthcare provider to determine if this temporary change affects their treatment. Fish tank and pond owners should consult pet or aquarium professionals to determine if adjustments to water treatment are needed. Stay updated by visiting the Public Works Water Production Branch page at www.titusville.com for the latest information on the chlorine dosing. For Further Information Contact: Chlorine Dosing Hotline at (321) 567-3878