In mid-February 2025, East Texas experienced an unprecedented cold snap that shattered long-standing temperature records. On February 20, Tyler recorded a low of 15\u00b0F, breaking the previous record of 19\u00b0F set in 1978. Longview and Lufkin also faced record lows of 16\u00b0F and 21\u00b0F, respectively, surpassing their prior records from 2021. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This extreme weather led to operational challenges for Tyler Water Utilities (TWU). The ozone generator at the Lake Palestine Water Treatment Plant froze during the hard freeze on February 18, rendering it temporarily inoperative. In response, TWU staff deployed heaters and took measures to maintain above-freezing temperatures inside the facility to expedite the thawing process. To mitigate potential impacts on water quality during this period, the Powdered Activated Carbon feed system was run at maximum capacity. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite these challenges, TWU reported no other weather-related issues and worked diligently to restore full functionality to the water treatment system. This incident underscores the importance of infrastructure resilience and proactive measures in the face of extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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