NEWS
Seasonal chlorine burnout underway at water plant
The annual summer “chlorine burnout” has begun within the City of Bowie’s water system and will continue for 30 days.
Water Plant Supervisor Jerry Sutton said the burnout began on July 23 and will go 30 days. This seasonal task usually occurs during the height of the summer heat.
Customers may notice some minor odor and taste issues with their water during this period explained Sutton as the water treatment system changes out its disinfectant.
The city water treatment plan uses a combination of ammonia and chlorine called chloramines. Sutton said over time those build up in the system and it takes a change to straight chlorine across 28 days to clear it out.
At the end of 30 days the chloramines will be added back to the system and the water should return to normal.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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