The accumulated particulates are scoured out into wash water troughs and discharged to waste. Water is the universal solvent and therefore carries all types of dissolved materials. Water also carries biological life forms which can cause disease. These organisms and the diseases they transmit are no longer a problem due to proper water treatment. One of the processes in water treatment is called disinfection.
Disinfection is the selective destruction of pathogenic organisms.
This chlorine addition prevents bacteriological growths in the plant filters, reservoir, distribution system and Elevated Tank ensuring a safe drinking supply at all times. The addition of Fluoride is a public health program, which over the years has proven to be an effective, safe and practical means to reduce Dental Decay among children. The finished water is moved into the distribution system by submersible pumps located in the clear wells. The operators control which pumps are to run, and in what order. The pumps are set to start on as demand dictates.