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Victoria to begin chlorine burn Saturday to boost levels

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VICTORIA, Texas — The city of Victoria will begin a chlorine burn at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 12, to raise chlorine levels in the water system.

The chlorine burn was originally scheduled for Aug. 1 but was moved up after the city received approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) late Friday afternoon.

City officials advise dialysis patients and aquarium owners to review and, if necessary, adjust their pretreatment processes in response to the change.

The city is coordinating with the Victoria Office of Emergency Management to notify hospitals, dialysis centers and pet stores.

Although the elevated chlorine levels do not pose a health risk, residents are reminded to continue following boil-water guidelines while the advisory remains in effect.

City officials plan to hold another press conference at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, to provide further updates.

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