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Seminole County
Operates 10 water treatment facilities throughout
the County. Last year, the County Water System
produced and treated 5.036 billion gallons
of drinking water. On
January 1, 1997, Seminole County Water Department
started its corrosion control treatment for
our largest system. This helps two thirds of
the 120,000 customers the County services.
More systems are planned to be brought on line
this year to accomplish the goals of the department.
The
treatment involves adding a small amount
of sodium
hydroxide to raise the pH of the water.
When this occurs, the calcium that is naturally
found in the water precipitates out of
the
water, where it sticks to the interior
of plumbing. The coating of calcium helps
prevent
pinhole leaks and will protect from any
leaching action that might occur from copper
pipes
and brass fixtures. The construction
for this treatment process was accomplished
by the utility and saved over $150,000
from
having an outside contractor perform
the work.
Water Department