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Maintenance work may cause changes in San Benito water, city says
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The water treatment process is being altered, which could affect the taste or smell of the water.
San Benito residents may experience variations in their water due to maintenance work being performed by the city. The water treatment process is being altered, which could affect the taste or smell of the water. This maintenance is scheduled to take place from now until the end of August.
The city has described this as a routine practice. Further information on the maintenance and its potential impact on the water supply can be found through official city notices or other sources, such as ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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