Water SystemTreatment

System consists of four groundwater wells pumping from the Floridian aquifer.

System is permitted to withdraw 4.0 million gallons per day on an annual daily average and 4.5 million gallons per day monthly daily average.

• Treated water is stored in six elevated storage tanks with a total capacity of 4.7 million gallons.
• Water is treated with chlorine gas and fluoride.

Lab

• The water lab is certified by the State of Georgia for microbiological testing.
• Lab test samples are received from 32 sites located throughout the water system each month to be tested for coliform bacteria.
• The water lab also performs tests for private water systems in the area.

Distribution

• The distribution system is continually monitored to make sure our customers receive the best water service possible.
• Leaks are repaired as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary water loss or damages.
• Fire hydrants are flushed on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure they are operational at all times.

Sewer System

Wastewater Collection

• Wastewater is collected in a series of pipes and transported to the Wastewater Treatment Plant by way of 34 pumping stations.
• Pumping stations are maintained on a daily basis to ensure the best service possible to our customers.

Treatment

• Treatment is done at the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at Fort Stewart .
• The plant is designed to treat up to 7.15 million gallons of wastewater per day.
• The treatment plant is operated so that it meets standards specified by the State of Georgia 's Environmental Protection Division.

Inflow & Infiltration

• The Inflow & Infiltration program surveys the sewer collection for areas where surface waters such as rain can enter the system.
• By identifying and repairing these areas, the program can eliminate this type of water from having to go through the Wastewater Treatment Plant unnecessarily, thus reducing the plant's annual operating expense.