Every drop of water in your home is part of a continuous cycle that protects public health and the environment.
1. From Nature to Your Tap
Water begins in rivers, lakes, or underground aquifers. It’s treated at a water plant to remove impurities and disinfected to meet state and federal standards. Then it travels through underground pipes to your home for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
2. Down the Drain
After use, water enters the sanitary sewer system and flows to a wastewater treatment plant. To keep the system working properly, only water, human waste, and toilet paper should go down the drain — wipes, grease, and trash can cause costly clogs and backups.
3. Cleaned and Renewed
At the wastewater treatment plant, the droplet is cleaned through several stages before being released back into the environment.
- Primary Treatment: Large solids and debris are removed.
- Secondary Treatment: Microorganisms naturally break down organic matter.
- Tertiary Treatment: The water is disinfected to remove any remaining bacteria or viruses.
4. Back to Nature
Cleaned water is released into local waterways, where it reenters the natural water cycle — eventually returning as rain and beginning the journey again.
It’s a simple but powerful cycle that keeps our community healthy and supplied with safe water year after year.
Protecting the Cycle
Every person plays a role in keeping this cycle clean and efficient. Here’s how you can help:
- Don’t flush wipes, paper towels, or trash.
- Never pour fats, oils, or grease down the drain.
- Use water wisely. Small conservation efforts add up to big savings for our environment and community.
Your utility district works hard every day to make sure every drop of water — from tap to treatment and back to nature — is safe, reliable, and sustainable. Together, we can protect this vital resource for generations to come.