| Water is pulled in to the water plant from Lake Serena (1) |
| ----The ph is adjusted using Sodium Carbonate (soda ash). |
| ----Taste and odor are controlled with Potassium Permanganate. |
| ----A polymer is added to coagulate dirt particles. |
| ----Water moves to the water treatment plant (3). |
| ----It is double filtered with sand and activated charcoal. |
| ----Chlorine is added. |
| ----Zinc orthophosphate is added to control corrosion of galvanized pipes and disintegration of asbestos/cement mains. |
| Water is stored in a 475,000 gallon tank. (2) |
| Water moves to 300,000 gallon tank (4) above Pahatsi. |
| From the hillside tank the water is distributed to homes in Serene Lakes. |
Click on the graphic link at right to see a diagram of the SLCWD water system.
Click on this text link to see an exhibit and discussion of the age of the water distribution system.
Click on this text link to see an exhibit and discussion of the age of the water distribution system.
Click on #'s 1-3 to see the facilities.