Where does Newtons Drinking Water Come From?
The Jacobs Fork River is the primary water source for Newton’s drinking water. The Jacobs Fork flows approximately 20 miles over solid bedrock where it is well oxygenated and most volatiles are removed. The Jacobs Fork River has no commercial or city discharge facilities located along its 20-mile stretch. Therefore the purity of the water is excellent. Q: How is Newton’s Water Treated for Drinking Purposes? A: Source water from the Jacobs Fork River is treated at the City of Newton Water Treatment Plant. During treatment, source water undergoes a series of processes: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection Coagulation–chemicals are mixed into the water to form a solid material around small particles in the raw water, causing them to clump together. Sedimentation–particles settle to the bottom of large settling tank and then removed. Filtration–water flows through filters of carbon and sand to remove any remaining particles. Disinfection–chlorine is added to disinfe
