Board Meeting – June 23, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fire Station on SH 146 ( 905 TX-146, Kemah, Texas 77565 ).
Public is invited – and encouraged! – to attend.
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fire Station on SH 146 ( 905 TX-146, Kemah, Texas 77565 ).
Public is invited – and encouraged! – to attend.
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fire Station on SH 146 ( 905 TX-146, Kemah, Texas 77565 ).
Public is invited – and encouraged! – to attend.
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fire Station on SH 146 ( 905 TX-146, Kemah, Texas 77565 ).
Public is invited – and encouraged! – to attend.
Every year, the Gulf Coast Water Authority (GCWA) conducts an essential maintenance process to ensure the safety and quality of our drinking water. From April 7 to April 21, 2025, GCWA will temporarily switch its water disinfection method from chloramine (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) to chlorine only. This annual routine is crucial for maintaining the water system and preventing taste and odor issues, especially as we head into the warmer summer months.
During this two-week period, GCWA will flush the water system to remove any buildup that could lead to unpleasant tastes or odors. While this process is underway, you may notice some temporary changes in your water, such as:
Rest assured, these conditions are harmless and short-lived. The chlorine levels remain consistent with year-round standards, and the process has not been linked to any adverse health effects.
The chlorine maintenance will impact most Galveston County communities, with the exception of League City, Friendswood, and Bolivar. Municipalities and water districts will also flush their systems by opening fire hydrants to ensure the water flows smoothly through the pipes.
The GCWA has addressed some common questions about the process:
Water disinfection has been a standard practice in the U.S. for over a century, and it plays a critical role in keeping our drinking water safe. By temporarily switching to chlorine-only disinfection, GCWA ensures that the water system remains clean and efficient, especially in Texas’s high temperatures.
Stay informed and prepared for this routine maintenance process. Your cooperation helps ensure that our water system remains safe and reliable for everyone!