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This is where we will post updates about the water system
2/26/2026 Update - We have been flushing the lines the past few weeks and hope that is starting to make a noticeable difference. We have also hired a new office employee, so please bear with us a little longer as we get them trained.
We know this is frustrating, but we really are trying our best, the thing that needs to be remembered is this was caused by a natural disaster. We are trying to get everything taken care of and fixed. 3 booster pumps were installed after a long waited arrival so some of y’all should notice pressure increases. Then we added a polymer to the water trying to get your water clear. if you’re not familiar with a polymer, we will attach information to help you understand it a little better. We know it’s been trying times. We know a lot of you are upset. The following is information on polymer that helps with the treatment of the water which helps clarify and clear the water.
What polymer does in water treatment
🧪 1) Helps particles clump together (flocculation)
Raw water contains very tiny particles — dirt, clay, organic matter — that are too small to settle out on their own. Polymer acts like a molecular glue, helping these particles stick together into larger clumps called floc.
Those clumps:
• Settle faster in clarifiers
• Are easier to filter out
• Produce clearer water
This improves turbidity removal and overall treatment efficiency.
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💧 2) Improves filtration performance
When particles are already clumped:
• Filters clog less quickly
• Backwashing is more effective
• Finished water clarity improves
This helps plants operate more reliably, especially during muddy runoff events.
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âš™ 3) Reduces chemical usage
Polymers can reduce the amount of traditional coagulants like alum or ferric chloride needed. That means:
• Less sludge production
• Lower operating cost
• More stable treatment
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🛡 Safety note
The polymers used in drinking water treatment are regulated and added in extremely small amounts. They are designed to:
• Bind to solids
• Be removed during settling and filtration
Finished drinking water contains only trace levels well within safety standards.
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Simple analogy
Imagine shaking glitter in a jar of water:
Without polymer → glitter floats around forever
With polymer → glitter clumps and sinks quickly
Same idea — just scaled up and tightly controlled.