City of Marquette Water Filtration Plant City of Marquette Water Filtration Plant 300 W. Baraga Ave. The City of Marquette received national recognition for the use of this water treatment technology. The second phase is a process known as Microfiltration.
Chlorine is added for virus inactivation and to kill any bacteria.
It remains in the water and acts as a protector throughout the distribution system. The chlorine used is made on site using water softener salt and electricity. It only costs 20 cents per person per year for fluoride. The water may also receive treatment of Sodium Hydroxide which makes it less corrosive to water pipes. This allows for any virus element to be eliminated.