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BALLINGER ENTERS STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS AS LAKE LEVEL DROPS

Monday, June 16 by Steve Everett

The City of Ballinger has entered Stage 3 water restrictions after Ballinger Lake dropped below 1,658 feet in elevation. All lawn and landscape sprinkler irrigation is now prohibited. Hand watering with a hose is allowed only on designated days, and never between 10 a.m. and... Read More.

BALLINGER WATER SYSTEM TO TEMPORARILY SWITCH TO FREE CHLORINE

Monday, June 16 by Steve Everett

The City of Ballinger will temporarily convert its public water system disinfectant from chloramine to free chlorine, beginning June 18 through July 18, as part of routine maintenance. City officials say the temporary switch—known as a “chlorine burn”—is a standard method to cleanse the system... Read More.

DISCOLORED WATER PROMPTS CALLS IN BALLINGER

Monday, June 9 by Steve Everett

Ballinger city officials say recent reports of discolored drinking water are no cause for alarm. According to a notice from the City of Ballinger Water Treatment Plant, the water is safe to drink and meets all EPA primary drinking water standards. The discoloration is linked... Read More.

Ballinger Stays the Course on Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Friday, May 23 by News Room

A fresh bout of rain has greened up lawns across Runnels County, but city officials say it’s no time to crank up the sprinklers. In a social-media notice posted late Wednesday, the City of Ballinger reminded residents that the community remains under Stage 3... Read More.