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where does davie county get its water from and where is the water treatment plant

by Magdalen Collins Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

All of our water originates as surface water in the Yadkin/Pee Dee River Basin. Davie County operates two water treatment plants, one on Sparks Road that processes water from the Yadkin River, and another in Cooleemee that treats water from the South Yadkin River.

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Where is the Davie County Water Department located?

The Davie County Water Department, located in Mocksville, NC, is an utility company that operates the public water system. The Water Department, or Water Utility, provides potable tap water to residential customers, businesses, and others in Davie County.

How does the Carvins Cove water treatment facility work?

At the Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility, which has the capacity to treat 28-million gallons of water from the reservoir every day, water is aerated to remove naturally occurring dissolved gases and to oxidize dissolved metals.

Where does Bedford County get its drinking water?

Falling Creek Reservoir is a surface water source located in Bedford County east of Vinton. It covers 21 acres and stores 85-million gallons of water at full pond. It is fed by Beaverdam Creek Reservoir, which covers 69 acres and stores 435-million gallons of water at full pond.

Where does the WVA get its drinking water?

The Western Virginia Water Authority utilizes five surface water sources and multiple springs and wells as drinking water sources. Having an abundant supply of water helps protect against drought or other emergencies.

Where does the town of Davie get its water from?

What is the second water treatment plant?

Where does reverse osmosis water come from?

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Where does Davie water come from?

The Town of Davie System III Water Treatment Plant obtains its ground water from the Biscayne Aquifer, a shallow underground geologic formation where water is stored.

Where does Union County water originate?

the Catawba RiverThe primary source of water for Union County is the Catawba River. Union County jointly owns and operates the Catawba River Water Treatment Plant with the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District in Lancaster, South Carolina. Currently, 80% of Union County's water needs are met through this facility.

Is Union County water safe to drink?

For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

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Developing Infrastructure

In November 2018, the county and town commissioned Hazen and Sawyer to develop a long-range water strategy, including an evaluation of potential water supply alternatives. The objective of this evaluation was to provide the county and town with the qualitative and quantitative information required to make long-term planning decisions.

Moving Forward Responsibly

Hazen and Sawyer presented town and county officials, including town board members and county commissioners, with three capital project phasing options.

Low-Interest Financing Will Enable Lower Costs and Greater Capacity

The capital cost of the project is $44 million which will be shared by the county and the town based on usage, amounting to roughly a 70/30 split. The county will be applying for State Revolving Loan funds, which are low-interest long-term loans, to finance these capital improvements.

When did the Water Reclamation Facility open in Florida?

Recognizing the importance of water conservation and with innovation in mind, the Town opened its Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in 2013. The facility is licensed to operate under specific permit requirements as issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency. The plant is operated by Florida licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators that work 24 hours / 7 days a week to ensure the continuous treatment to protect public health and safety.

What is the purpose of effluent water?

The final product, is safe, non-potable water (EFFLUENT) which can be used for irrigation, agricultural research, and industrial uses such as chiller make up water. Current reuse recipients include Nova Southeastern University (NSU) for irrigation and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for research.

How is treated water stored?

Treated water is stored in a two-million gallon storage tank then pumped through the north and south transmission lines to the distribution system. The current usage averages 4.25-million gallons a day. During an emergency, standby wells may be used to supplement the source water.

How does chlorine dioxide work in Carvins Cove?

Oxygen is added to the water in the Carvins Cove reservoir and then chlorine dioxide is added as the water flows through pipes to the treatment plant. This process helps to oxidize dissolved organic matter, iron and manganese. At the Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility, which has the capacity to treat 28-million gallons ...

Why is Fluoride added to Carvins Cove?

Fluoride is added to promote strong teeth, and orthophosphate is added to control corrosion in pipes. The land around the reservoir, Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is open to the public for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and boating.

How big is Carvins Cove reservoir?

Carvins Cove Reservoir is situated within Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, a 12,672-acre watershed near Hollins University in Botetourt County. In addition to receiving water from the watershed, the reservoir is fed from two underground tunnels that carry overflow from Tinker and Catawba Creeks. This surface water source covers 630 acres ...

How is Spring Hollow water treated?

Treatment at the Spring Hollow Treatment Facility includes clarification, filtration, chlorine disinfection and fluoridation. The Spring Hollow Water Treatment Facility currently has the capacity to treat 18-million gallons of water a day and can be expanded to 36-million gallons a day. Treated water is stored in a two-million gallon storage tank then pumped through the north and south transmission lines to the distribution system. The current usage averages 4.25-million gallons a day.

How is Smith Mountain Lake water treated?

The membranes can filter out particles larger than 0.02 microns. After filtration, the water is treated with sodium hypochlorite, a required disinfectant to eliminate bacteria. The finished water in the distribution system is re-chlorinated at The Boardwalk, The Waterfront Section 2-9 subdivisions and at Burnt Chimney for continuous chlorination.

What is the water authority in Western Virginia?

The Western Virginia Water Authority utilizes five surface water sources and multiple springs and wells as drinking water sources. Having an abundant supply of water helps protect against drought or other emergencies. The Authority is in full compliance with all state and federal monitoring and requirements and is pleased to deliver an excellent product and superior service. For more information on water treatment, please see the annual Water Quality Report.

How does District 40 store imported water?

In an effort to ensure supply reliability, District No. 40 is undertaking projects to store excess imported water in the ground during wet years so that it can be extracted and used during dry years. District No. 40 has designed many of its groundwater wells so that excess treated imported water in the District’s distribution system can be injected through the wells and stored until a future time when it is needed. This program is called aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). District No. 40 is also working with AVEK to utilize large undeveloped areas in the Antelope Valley to deliver imported water and allow it to infiltrate into the ground where it will be stored. Subsequently, new wells will extract this water at a later time when it is needed.

Where is the Glendale water system located?

21 with a connection to their water system which is located at the south end of the District.

Where does the city of Los Angeles get its water from?

The City of Los Angeles’ water is a mixture of groundwater pumped from the local area, treated State Water Project water, and water that is imported by the City of Los Angeles from the Owens Valley.

Where is District 29 water?

District No. 29 serves over 7000 customers using imported water from the State Water Project and the Colorado River Aqueduct. The water is initially treated to drinking water standards at one of Metropolitan Water Districts’ water treatment plants. District No. 29 receives the water through a contract with the West Basin Municipal Water District, a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District. The District’s connection to Metropolitan Water District’s system is located in Culver City. The water travels to the District through a 35-mile transmission main in Pacific Coast Highway.

What is LACWD water?

The Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts (LACWD), a division of Los Angeles County Public Works, provides customers with water from three sources: local groundwater and water imported through the State Water Project (SWP) and the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA).

Where does the town of Davie get its water from?

The Town of Davie System III Water Treatment Plant obtains its ground water from the Biscayne Aquifer, a shallow underground geologic formation where water is stored. Water is pumped from the wells to two water treatment facilities, which aerate, soften, filter, disinfect with sodium hypochlorite and fluoridate water from the wells and transmit treated water into a common distribution system (See schematic below).

What is the second water treatment plant?

The second water treatment plant is a state of the art Reverse Osmosis facility that was commissioned in 2014. This facility withdraws water from the deep Floridan Aquifer. Both plants operate under specific permits and general guidelines for Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency (FDEP) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...

Where does reverse osmosis water come from?

The Town of Davie Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant obtains its ground water from the Floridan Aquifer , a deep underground geologic formation where water is stored. Water is pumped from the wells to the water treatment facility, where reverse osmosis membranes remove high concentration of salts and other contaminants. The water is then aerated, disinfected with sodium hypochlorite, fluoridated and transmitted into a common distribution system (see schematic below).

Developing Infrastructure

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In November 2018, the county and town commissioned Hazen and Sawyer to develop a long-range water strategy, including an evaluation of potential water supply alternatives. The objective of this evaluation was to provide the county and town with the qualitative and quantitative information required to make long-term …
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Moving Forward Responsibly

  • Hazen and Sawyer presented town and county officials, including town board members and county commissioners, with three capital project phasing options. During a special-called meeting this month, they unanimously agreed upon the option they felt was the most cost-effective for consumers. Together they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Hazen and Sawye…
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Protecting The Community’S Water Supply

  • The approved plan is to build a 3.5 mgd Cooleemee WTP and to expand the Sparks Road WTP to 4.5 mgd. Construction of a larger plant in Cooleemee will begin in 2021. The Old Cooleemee WTP and Lagle WTP will be decommissioned when the new plant goes online in 2023. The expansion of the Sparks Road plant would begin in 2028 and be completed in 2030. Un...
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Low-Interest Financing Will Enable Lower Costs and Greater Capacity

  • The capital cost of the project is $44 million which will be shared by the county and the town based on usage, amounting to roughly a 70/30 split. The county will be applying for State Revolving Loan funds, which are low-interest long-term loans, to finance these capital improvements. “The town’s water plant has served well beyond its useful life and has been the t…
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